An ode to AOL Instant Messenger: 1997 — 2017It's time to set your permanent away message: AIM is shutting down today. (We're not crying, you're crying!)
Today is the day: On December 15th, 2017, AIM has officially signed off for good.
I hope you've saved all your old chat logs, because AIM is no longer. Thankfully, however, it will live on in our memories eternally. I'm mediocre at best when it comes to processing complex emotion, so I'll let the bard take this one:
Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!
October 7th, 2017:
Unfortunately, you read that right. Today AOL announced that the instant messaging service will be shutting down for good, taking all of our random, x-laden, lyric-inspired screen names with it. According to a recently released statement, the company recognizes AIM's legacy but acknowledges that it has essentially become obsolete:
AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate ...
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An ode to AOL Instant Messenger: 1997 — 2017
