Messenger - Enables you to chat over the Internet with total privacy. News and weather reports are available via the program plus stock market info.
Users have their own handle and have the option of changing their profile.
One of the best free chat programs. Now everyone on-line can use it, not just AOL subscribers. You can send and receive files, messages and even chat in real time. Features in the current version include the ability to play games against your friends online, receive text messages, share photos and host live conversations via voice chat. You'll need your America Online screen name and password to login into the service.