Hatrack River Forum: multiple aim names at the same time?

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Posted by TheGrimace (Member # 9178) on :

quick semi-tech question: does anyone know a way within aim (or a good third-party program) to sign on/chat through multiple aim screenames?

I ask because I've had the same aim name since highschool, and lots of people know me by it, but then when I consider joining discussions like hatrack chat I'd like to use my current username (i.e. TheGrimace) so as not to be confusing...

Thx for any responses [Smile]

Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :

I recommend gaim, and it's utterly free.

Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :

Trillian. [Smile]

Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :

Nevar!

Posted by Fusiachi (Member # 7376) on :

The newest version of AIM probably manages linked screennames... Personally, I run gaim because it's bundled with ubuntu.

Posted by pfresh85 (Member # 8085) on :

I use Gaim on Windows and Adium on Mac OS X. Both allow for multiple screennames at once. It's pretty good sutff.

Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :

I use 2 screen names on AIM with no problem. I log in with the one, and it logs the other one in as well. I can't remember what exactly I did, but it can be done.

Posted by FlyingCow (Member # 2150) on :

I have an aol account, so I can log in with that, and then use aim with another sn. But I wouldn't advise having an aol account... I'm only an extra sn on my parents'.

Posted by Celaeno (Member # 8562) on :

I like DeadAIM, but that's because I'm old fashioned. It doesn't even work with the newer AIM models.

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

You go to "My AIM"... then "Manage Linked Screen Names"... then add whatever you want! [Smile]