Exclusive AOL8 Plus screenshots

Dom · Apr 8, 2003, 09:56 AM

I just downloaded AOL8 Plus...figured I give ya guys some screenies.

Toolbar

Buddy List

Download Manager

Beta Notice

Sign On Screen

Password Vault

Dom · Apr 8, 2003, 12:03 PM

Toolbar
The new toolbar is visualy better than the previous one, however a lot of the old features and pull-down menu buttons are gone. For example in AOL 8 you used to be able to access your FTP space (which is included with your AOL account) from Service>Internet>FTP, now this seems to have been removed. The only way I've found to access it is by typing FTP in the keyword box.

Buddy List
The new buddy list is basicly the same as the old one except for the Recent Buddies group. If you've recently contacted someone via an instant massage or someone has contacted you, their screen name will kept under this tab for a few days.

Download Manager
The new download manager is again basicly the same as the previous one except now you have to highlight all the files you want to download before you click finnish download. Before it would download all the files in the manager automaticly.

Sign On Screen
Same as previous one except with a new visual style.

Password Vault
The password vault stores you passwords for online sites (i.e. your login password for your email account) so that you don't have to retype it.

NaumoJR · Apr 8, 2003, 04:23 PM

AOL is the devil!

~~Asuka~~ · Apr 8, 2003, 04:35 PM

That reminds me... haven't got any coasters from them anymore recently

My actual coaster looks already quite dirty... before, they'd send me a new coaster at least once a month, packaged in a nice crystal case, but now...

Originally posted by Naumo_JR
AOL is the devil!

Yes, that's quite well-known by now. AOL CDs have subliminal messages to worship Satan when played backwards. But what's even far worse, if played forwards, they will install AOL!!!

Dom · Apr 8, 2003, 09:05 PM

I only use AOL because they have good game shops.

Mikeluv · Apr 8, 2003, 10:44 PM

Any links where i can grab the beta?

Dom · Apr 8, 2003, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mikeluv
Any links where i can grab the beta?

If you have an AOL account, simple type AOL keyword: beta, then follow the links. I have the file on my PC, if someone wants to host it I'll upload it.

Edit: BTW, it's 50.5Mb.

DriveEuro · Apr 8, 2003, 11:55 PM

Dude it's AOHell.... Come on.

~~Asuka~~ · Apr 9, 2003, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by DriveEuro
Dude it's AOHell.... Come on.

Some people just have a big desire for pain

Dom · Apr 9, 2003, 01:16 AM

It's not that bad.

BWX · Apr 9, 2003, 02:24 AM

AOL SUX!!! OMG AOL is the worst! AAAhhhhhhh-- why is AOL on DH?? Am I in the twilight zone?
I would rather have no computer than to be forced to use AOL.

DriveEuro · Apr 9, 2003, 03:01 AM

I use Compuserve...... I've hated it for the last 3 years. Sheesh. Random kick offs. I hate it.

Mikeluv · Apr 9, 2003, 03:18 AM

I just want a link i know its hell.
I have a few friends that have aol it would be nice to impress them with some new software.

BWX · Apr 9, 2003, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DriveEuro
I use Compuserve...... I've hated it for the last 3 years. Sheesh. Random kick offs. I hate it.

Dude, why don't you have cable? With all your cash?Even I have cable, and I don't even have a job. I don't get it. Unless it isn't available, then I understand.

Dom · Apr 9, 2003, 04:51 AM

I have a question for the people who don't like AOL.

When was the last time you tried it?

BWX · Apr 9, 2003, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
I have a question for the people who don't like AOL.

When was the last time you tried it?

I don't think you are going to get very many people here to agree with you that AOL is any good. Last time I had the misfortune to use AOL was last year on my girlfriend's mom's computer- It is a web browser for noobs and grandmothers as far as I know. Usually when people realize that AOL is not all that there is on the internet they switch to an ISP that doesn't limit you the way AOL does.

It is way to expensive for the crappy service you get too- Ug, I can't even stand to think about how slow it was.

~~Sourcer_2002~~ · Apr 9, 2003, 05:25 AM

Dude the only reason i can see taht people use AOL is becuase then dont jack. I mean ya AOL puts everything you need right there in one browser. But so does windows .... you just have to know how to do it. and learn it. And most people are too lazy or stuborn to do so. I use InsightBB which is my cable providor for my cable access. Before we had access to cable i used a local ISP which man i really got some great speeds for 56K It was called LocalNet.

Dom · Apr 9, 2003, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BWX232
I don't think you are going to get very many people here to agree with you that AOL is any good. Last time I had the misfortune to use AOL was last year on my girlfriend's mom's computer- It is a web browser for noobs and grandmothers as far as I know. Usually when people realize that AOL is not all that there is on the internet they switch to an ISP that doesn't limit you the way AOL does.

It is way to expensive for the crappy service you get too- Ug, I can't even stand to think about how slow it was.

Don't put words in my mouth, I never said I liked AOL, nor do I want anyone to agree with me, I hardly use AOL.

~~Sourcer_2002~~ · Apr 9, 2003, 05:49 AM

Im still confused as too why to bother? But hey if ya like it y not?

DriveEuro · Apr 9, 2003, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BWX232
Dude, why don't you have cable? With all your cash?Even I have cable, and I don't even have a job. I don't get it. Unless it isn't available, then I understand.

Yeah, the only thing available is AT&T cable..... I'm very hesitant for that stuff. I live in one of those cities where everyone would get it.

Dom · Apr 9, 2003, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sourcer_2002
Im still confused as too why to bother? But hey if ya like it y not?

What?

BWX · Apr 9, 2003, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DriveEuro
Yeah, the only thing available is AT&T cable..... I'm very hesitant for that stuff. I live in one of those cities where everyone would get it.

Is it allot more than you are paying for your ISP? Are you on dialup now?

~~Sourcer_2002~~ · Apr 9, 2003, 05:58 AM

Well lets think about this aol is like 20 bucks and my cable is like 35-40

Dom · Apr 9, 2003, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sourcer_2002
Well lets think about this aol is like 20 bucks and my cable is like 35-40

Yes, your cable is double.

DriveEuro · Apr 9, 2003, 06:01 AM

Dialup now...... 25$ for the phone line, 21$ for CS........ ATT is 43$ i think

~~Sourcer_2002~~ · Apr 9, 2003, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
Yes, your cable is double.

Which in my opinon means AOL is overpriced! And that my extra 20 bucks is well worth the speed advantage i get. And i didnt even add in the price of the second phone line.

Dom · Apr 9, 2003, 06:06 AM

And for DSL you need a phone line, and for cable don't you have to have cable?

Dom · Apr 9, 2003, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sourcer_2002
Which in my opinon means AOL is overpriced! And that my extra 20 bucks is well worth the speed advantage i get. And i didnt even add in the price of the second phone line.

Yes, but not everyone can afford to double their monthly bills, and not every has access to broardband.

DriveEuro · Apr 9, 2003, 06:08 AM

no, you don't have to have cable tv, but if you don't have cable tv it costs a couple extra bucks a month (at least ATT does)

Dom · Apr 9, 2003, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DriveEuro
no, you don't have to have cable tv, but if you don't have cable tv it costs a couple extra bucks a month (at least ATT does)

I believe with Time Warner cable (yes i know, AOL) you have to have cable TV.

Whats a couple of bucks?

Apr 8, 2003, 09:56 AM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Exclusive AOL8 Plus screenshots I just downloaded AOL8 Plus...figured I give ya guys some screenies. Toolbar Buddy List Download Manager Beta Notice Sign On Screen Password Vault

Apr 8, 2003, 12:03 PM	Thread Starter #2
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	My opinion on new features in AOL8 Plus Toolbar The new toolbar is visualy better than the previous one, however a lot of the old features and pull-down menu buttons are gone. For example in AOL 8 you used to be able to access your FTP space (which is included with your AOL account) from Service>Internet>FTP, now this seems to have been removed. The only way I've found to access it is by typing FTP in the keyword box. Buddy List The new buddy list is basicly the same as the old one except for the Recent Buddies group. If you've recently contacted someone via an instant massage or someone has contacted you, their screen name will kept under this tab for a few days. Download Manager The new download manager is again basicly the same as the previous one except now you have to highlight all the files you want to download before you click finnish download. Before it would download all the files in the manager automaticly. Sign On Screen Same as previous one except with a new visual style. Password Vault The password vault stores you passwords for online sites (i.e. your login password for your email account) so that you don't have to retype it.

Apr 8, 2003, 10:44 PM	#6
Mikeluv DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	Any links where i can grab the beta? __________________

Apr 8, 2003, 11:55 PM	#8
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Dude it's AOHell.... Come on. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Apr 9, 2003, 02:24 AM	#11
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	AOL SUX!!! OMG AOL is the worst! AAAhhhhhhh-- why is AOL on DH?? Am I in the twilight zone? I would rather have no computer than to be forced to use AOL. __________________

Apr 8, 2003, 04:23 PM	#3
NaumoJR Paranoid Android Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Planet Telex Posts: 1,029 Rep Power: 0	AOL is the devil!

Apr 8, 2003, 04:35 PM	#4
~~Asuka~~ BANNED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 579 Rep Power: 0	That reminds me... haven't got any coasters from them anymore recently My actual coaster looks already quite dirty... before, they'd send me a new coaster at least once a month, packaged in a nice crystal case, but now... Originally posted by Naumo_JR AOL is the devil! Yes, that's quite well-known by now. AOL CDs have subliminal messages to worship Satan when played backwards. But what's even far worse, if played forwards, they will install AOL!!!

Apr 8, 2003, 09:05 PM	Thread Starter #5
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	I only use AOL because they have good game shops.

Apr 9, 2003, 01:04 AM	#9
~~Asuka~~ BANNED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 579 Rep Power: 0	Originally posted by DriveEuro Dude it's AOHell.... Come on. Some people just have a big desire for pain

Apr 9, 2003, 01:16 AM	Thread Starter #10
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	It's not that bad.

Apr 9, 2003, 03:01 AM	#12
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	I use Compuserve...... I've hated it for the last 3 years. Sheesh. Random kick offs. I hate it. __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Apr 9, 2003, 03:18 AM	#13
Mikeluv DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	I just want a link i know its hell. I have a few friends that have aol it would be nice to impress them with some new software. __________________

Apr 9, 2003, 04:51 AM	Thread Starter #15
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	I have a question for the people who don't like AOL. When was the last time you tried it?

Apr 9, 2003, 05:25 AM	#17
~~Sourcer_2002~~ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana , USA Posts: 2,677 Rep Power: 0	Dude the only reason i can see taht people use AOL is becuase then dont jack. I mean ya AOL puts everything you need right there in one browser. But so does windows .... you just have to know how to do it. and learn it. And most people are too lazy or stuborn to do so. I use InsightBB which is my cable providor for my cable access. Before we had access to cable i used a local ISP which man i really got some great speeds for 56K It was called LocalNet.

Apr 9, 2003, 05:49 AM	#19
~~Sourcer_2002~~ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana , USA Posts: 2,677 Rep Power: 0	Im still confused as too why to bother? But hey if ya like it y not?

Apr 9, 2003, 05:58 AM	#23
~~Sourcer_2002~~ BANNED Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Indiana , USA Posts: 2,677 Rep Power: 0	Well lets think about this aol is like 20 bucks and my cable is like 35-40

Apr 9, 2003, 06:01 AM	#25
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	Dialup now...... 25$ for the phone line, 21$ for CS........ ATT is 43$ i think __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024

Apr 9, 2003, 06:06 AM	Thread Starter #27
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	And for DSL you need a phone line, and for cable don't you have to have cable?

Apr 9, 2003, 06:08 AM	#29
DriveEuro HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gurnee Illinois Posts: 4,677 Rep Power: 0	no, you don't have to have cable tv, but if you don't have cable tv it costs a couple extra bucks a month (at least ATT does) __________________ [color=orange]ASUS P4P800 Deluxe [color=black]-[/color] 2.4C --> 3300mhz [color=black]-[/color] Mushkin PC3200 at 220 5-2-2-2 (cpu limited) [color=black]-[/color] BBAti 9800Pro at 430/375 [/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]01[/color] [color=black]3[/color][color=gray]D[/color]M[color=black]a[/color][color=gray]r[/color]k[color=yellow]03[/color] 16001200 12801024