AOL Users: What version are you using?

[GSK8]

Thanks :-)

I guess that means the people who use 5 and under are having problems. This was HELPFUL!

[rgirl181]

Thanks for asking, Paula. So much DOESN'T work on AOL 5.0 you just stop paying attention after a while. I know, dumb to keep paying to be with "America on a Leash" (LOL, Rgal), but we all have our reasons to stay dumb.
Rgirl

[mathman444]

Paula, people who have AOL 4.0 or 5.0 but can't see the newletter graphics can try this. Go to Preferences, WWW (or Internet Settings), Web Graphics, then UNCHECK "Compressed Graphics."

Mathman

[Lucky081970]

7.0

[DORISPULASKI]

7.0

And why do I still use it? Several dumb reasons.

1. I travel. I have less problems getting on AOL in different places than I have had with other programs.
2. Worldlink is cheap and has lots of servers, so I tried them for a while. Then a virus came through and they were down for 5 days. The longest I have ever been down with AOL was 1/2 day. When the trial subscription ended, I canned WorldLink.
3. I have had the same id on AOL for many years--nearly 20.
It is 3 letters long, and I have no trouble remembering it. All my friends know it and have no problems remembering it.
4. I understand V. 8.0 is supposed to be better for Spam. I have gotten less spam since I have been using AOL's Spam blocker.
5. I have signed up with a ton of on line sites in my financial life and purchasing life, all of which have my old id. It would be a pain to change.
6. About 5 years ago, the viruses were aimed at AOL user's. Now they are aimed at Outlook users. I haven't had a virus in a long time. Plus AOL claims they have made efforts to protect you. (I don't know if this is actually true).

Iis not really costing that much a year. So I am staying with it.
dpp