Comments on: Insant Messenging on Your Palm

Palm CEO Carl Yankowski said that instant messaging will be "the next killer application" for Palm users. Palm Inc. is developing technology that will allow "real-time" messages to be sent between Palm handhelds and between Palms and desktop computers. Mr. Yankowski didn't give an estimated release date or indicate if they would use a third-part IM app, like America Online's AIM.

 A Beta of AIM for the Palm Exists

hared_crucol@hotmail.com @ 5/5/2000 10:17:37 AM #

There is already a version of the AIM for the Palm available by joining this eGroup:

http://www.egroups.com/group/palmaim" CLASS=NEWS>http://www.egroups.com/group/palmaim

 RE: A Beta of AIM for the Palm Exists

bricors @ 5/5/2000 11:32:13 AM #

Its definitely worth checking out. I had an Omnisky system during the beta, and used this app a LOT - its still in development - and who knows what will happen if AOL knows of it - but definitely DL it and check it out!

 RE: A Beta of AIM for the Palm Exists

I.M. Anonymous @ 5/6/2000 4:15:52 AM #

Both AIM and ICQ exist for the Palm. ICQ's buggy as heck though.
Why do these exec types insist on trying to get us all worked up ove things we already have (instant messaging) or things we don't need (wince's "multimedia" comes to mind).
Are they stupid, or just assume we are?

Mini-Rant Mode = OFF

 Errm, what about Yahoo's Messenger

Taomyn @ 5/8/2000 10:15:10 AM #

Some people really need to get their facts together before publishing.

Yahoo's Messenger on the Palm is great and works a treat

 RE: Errm, what about Yahoo's Messenger

Ed @ 5/8/2000 4:20:28 PM #

So you are saying that because the Yahoo messenger works great, that means Palm Inc. isn't developing one? That seems to be your implication here.