RE: On line chat

Sametime Connect Features that do not Work with AOL Instant Messenger
Generally, communicating with AOL Instant Messenger users is just like 
communicating with other users. The list below explains the Sametime 
Connect features that do not work with AOL Instant Messenger users:

With AOL Instant Messenger, you have only two online statuses: online or 
offline. The four online statuses for Sametime Connect do not apply to AOL 
Instant Messenger. For example, if you log on to both Sametime Connect and 
AOL Instant Messenger through the Sametime Connect window, and then set 
your Sametime Connect online status to Do Not Disturb, you still appear 
online to other AOL Instant Messenger users. Sametime users cannot send 
messages to you while you have Do Not Disturb, but you might still receive 
messages from other AOL Instant Messenger users unless you log off from 
AOL Instant Messenger.


You cannot invite AOL Instant Messenger users to instant meetings.


Chat messages are not encrypted.


You cannot include multiple AOL Instant Messenger users in a single chat 
meeting.


You cannot include AOL Instant Messenger users in chats with regular users 
or external users.


You cannot invite other people to a chat that is in progress.


You cannot add tools to a chat.


You cannot send announcements.


You cannot use Sametime to transfer files to AOL Instant Messenger users.


You cannot include AOL Instant Messenger users in the Who Can See Me 
Online list. You must use AOL Instant Messenger's privacy features to 
control which AOL Instant Messenger users can contact you.


If you exceed the AOL Instant Messenger rate limit while chatting with an 
AOL user, an appropriate message appears. Do not proceed with the chat 
until you receive a message notifying you that the AOL Instant Messenger 
has returned to normal. You can exceed the AOL Instant Messenger rate 
limit by sending several messages one after another.

Rob Berendt
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