File Details |
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| File Size | 12.2 MB |
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| License | Freeware |
| Operating System | Mac OS X |
| Date Added | October 29, 2010 |
| Total Downloads | 1,774 |
| Publisher | AOL LLC |
| Homepage | AOL Desktop |
Publisher's Description
AOL Desktop integrates email, Web browsing, instant messaging, and other online activities into a single, easy-to-use application, letting you multitask in fewer clicks and fewer hassles. With a sleek, modern interface and convenient new features, it is designed to help make everything you do online faster and easier.
AOL is back for Mac. AOL is reaffirming its commitment to Mac users with the first beta release of a brand new, all-in-one web software, now available for download: AOL Desktop for Mac. The best part, this free new software was developed by Mac users, for Mac users, from the ground up. Your Mac makes your life easy. Make it even easier with the new AOL Desktop for Mac. Mac@AOL Blog can be found at http://macblog.aol.com.
Latest Reviews
PaceyPimps reviewed v1.7.721 on Nov 11, 2010
When it has Video chat like the windows version has i will try it but for now ichat is better and can be used for aim chat and video chat.
some guy reviewed v1.6 Beta 3 on Oct 14, 2009
get the full bloat of AOL now with Real media player for your mac
DoHickey reviewed v1.6 Beta 2 on Sep 13, 2009
Why would anyone with a Mac put this mess on the machine?
The Windows version is bad enough, Eeeek!
I've started calling it the freeze me up bundle.
man friday reviewed v1.5 Beta 8 on Dec 12, 2008
Brilliant - just like building a Wal Mart inside the Mall
jescott418 reviewed v1.5 Beta 8 on Dec 12, 2008
All of AOL software is Beta. Who would ever put a RC on crap. Last desktop for Mac was bad and this one is no better. Who really needs AOL software running on their computer? Even if some of the few who still use AOL, why even bother with the software? A good web browser like Safari or Firefox will run much better and use less resources.
some guy reviewed v1.5 Beta 7 on Nov 26, 2008
AOL die already take real player with you!
godofthunder reviewed v1.5 Beta 6 on Nov 3, 2008
If it makes people happy using it, then good for them. Each to his own.
BklynKid reviewed v1.5 Beta 6 on Nov 3, 2008
Why on earth would I allow some application to tarnish my beautiful OSX desktop, let alone use AOL?
preinterpost reviewed v1.5 Build 506 Beta 1 on Jul 16, 2008
Sounds perfect for Mac users.
LEckerling reviewed v1.0 on May 13, 2008
There are some good things about AOL desktop, but several glaring problems, and they have to do with "mail". First, the print is VERY small, and you can't set a default size in preferences, so you have to manually change the point size each time if what is sent is not to your liking. Also, "new mail" doesnt work nearly as fast as the old (now defunct) AOL software. When sending mail to a whole folder of people, it enlarges the window to the point that you have no place to type your message, and there is no scroll bar to scroll down. Which means you must type in your message first, and then add the messages.
Also, from Address book, There is no option to bcc...which means you have to copy and paste. You have to do a workaround to bcc someone from the addressbook. And...scrolling down the address book when you first open it up is a challange because it pops back each time until something is actually loaded. This is all a cumbersome problem. I want to like this software, but I can't recommend it...not just yet.
PaceyPimps reviewed v1.7.721 on Nov 11, 2010
When it has Video chat like the windows version has i will try it but for now ichat is better and can be used for aim chat and video chat.
some guy reviewed v1.6 Beta 3 on Oct 14, 2009
get the full bloat of AOL now with Real media player for your mac
DoHickey reviewed v1.6 Beta 2 on Sep 13, 2009
Why would anyone with a Mac put this mess on the machine?
The Windows version is bad enough, Eeeek!
I've started calling it the freeze me up bundle.
man friday reviewed v1.5 Beta 8 on Dec 12, 2008
Brilliant - just like building a Wal Mart inside the Mall
jescott418 reviewed v1.5 Beta 8 on Dec 12, 2008
All of AOL software is Beta. Who would ever put a RC on crap. Last desktop for Mac was bad and this one is no better. Who really needs AOL software running on their computer? Even if some of the few who still use AOL, why even bother with the software? A good web browser like Safari or Firefox will run much better and use less resources.
some guy reviewed v1.5 Beta 7 on Nov 26, 2008
AOL die already take real player with you!
godofthunder reviewed v1.5 Beta 6 on Nov 3, 2008
If it makes people happy using it, then good for them. Each to his own.
BklynKid reviewed v1.5 Beta 6 on Nov 3, 2008
Why on earth would I allow some application to tarnish my beautiful OSX desktop, let alone use AOL?
preinterpost reviewed v1.5 Build 506 Beta 1 on Jul 16, 2008
Sounds perfect for Mac users.
LEckerling reviewed v1.0 on May 13, 2008
There are some good things about AOL desktop, but several glaring problems, and they have to do with "mail". First, the print is VERY small, and you can't set a default size in preferences, so you have to manually change the point size each time if what is sent is not to your liking. Also, "new mail" doesnt work nearly as fast as the old (now defunct) AOL software. When sending mail to a whole folder of people, it enlarges the window to the point that you have no place to type your message, and there is no scroll bar to scroll down. Which means you must type in your message first, and then add the messages.
Also, from Address book, There is no option to bcc...which means you have to copy and paste. You have to do a workaround to bcc someone from the addressbook. And...scrolling down the address book when you first open it up is a challange because it pops back each time until something is actually loaded. This is all a cumbersome problem. I want to like this software, but I can't recommend it...not just yet.
TomA102210 reviewed vSneak Peek 2 (Beta) 9 Build 266 on Feb 24, 2008
Reviewer: improvelence said:
Why would someone punish OSX this way. Is this some sort of sick joke? who would use this? There are no useful features that cant already easily be done and yea...i'm not even gonna bother explaining how much this sucks.
--------------------------------------------------Please explain why. I'd love to hear your excuse. But then again, you probably don't really have one.
darthbeads reviewed vSneak Peek 2 (Beta) 9 Build 266 on Feb 22, 2008
dear godofthunder:
why don't you just crawl back under whatever internet rock you emerged from and leave the reviewing to the big boys, m'kay...?
improvelence reviewed vSneak Peek 2 (Beta) 9 Build 266 on Feb 22, 2008
Why would someone punish OSX this way. Is this some sort of sick joke? who would use this? There are no useful features that cant already easily be done and yea...i'm not even gonna bother explaining how much this sucks.
TomA102210 reviewed vBeta 5 Build 225 on Jan 9, 2008
@TomA102210
OMG I've never encountered a bigger pest in my whole life. Seriously you've built up a pretty bad rep, I aint gona crack down on you like i know a few others have done concerning your statements around beta news, but do you seriously go round all the reviews reviewing the reviewers? How about I do a review of your review on a reviewer?
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You're really quite funny and I thank you for the compliment. Do what you say you're going to do and then move on.
By the way, AOL for Desktop is not likely to go away for either platform any time soon so get used to it being here.
dinotorrid reviewed vBeta 5 Build 225 on Jan 8, 2008
Good product! The menus are simple and easy, you don't need to go every which way to be able to do what you want. AIM is built into the software which is awesome. You got the menu buttons to take you to where you want within the AOL network, without having to type the URL in. Pretty good start. Can't wait to see what's next. :)
internetworld7 reviewed vBeta 5 Build 225 on Jan 8, 2008
Like the Netscape browser, this to will be eventually discontinued on a Macintosh platform. A PC out of the box is very plain and comes mostly with a bunch of useless trialware. Macs come with a lot of goodies out of the box and most of the AOL software just won't appeal to the general Mac crowd. At a sight like macupdate.com a Mac user can find a ton of great software for the Mac that is both free and paid.
godofthunder reviewed vBeta 4 Build 211 on Dec 6, 2007
@TomA102210
OMG I've never encountered a bigger pest in my whole life. Seriously you've built up a pretty bad rep, I aint gona crack down on you like i know a few others have done concerning your statements around beta news, but do you seriously go round all the reviews reviewing the reviewers? How about I do a review of your review on a reviewer?
TomA102210 reviewed vBeta 4 Build 211 on Dec 5, 2007
Reviewer: godofthunder says:
Version: Beta 2 Build 185
I dont see why we need links all over our desktop.
I dont know...
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You don't need the links.
brucejets2000 reviewed vBeta 2 Build 185 on Oct 26, 2007
Not bad so far.
godofthunder reviewed vBeta 2 Build 185 on Oct 26, 2007
I dont see why we need links all over our desktop.
I dont know...