AOL's instant messaging service. See AIM and instant messaging.
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- Blog posts 2008-11-21
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- As I mentioned last week I've started learning more about developing for the Apple iPhone. This week I'll be sharing my experiences during a 5-day course on iPhone programming presented by Joe Conway from Big Nerd Ranch. In particular, I'll be pointing out differences between Android and iPhone development. ...
- Blog posts 2008-11-17
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- News items 2008-11-17
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- Researchers at VoIPshield Labs have pinpointed a wide range of denial-of-service vulnerabilities in Microsoft Communicator, the unified communications that features business-grade instant messaging , voice, and video tools. The flaws, rated "high severity," could cripple VoIP-powered communications on Office Communications Server 2007, Office Communicator and Windows Live Messenger....
- Blog posts 2008-11-17
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- Blog posts 2008-11-17
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- White papers 2008-11-17
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- Blog posts 2008-11-16
- Fujifilm resurrects the "Polaroid" and announces Instax 200 instant film camera
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- Blog posts 2008-11-14
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- Blog posts 2008-11-14
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- Blog posts 2008-11-13
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- Blog posts 2008-11-13
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- Blog posts 2008-11-13
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- Blog posts 2008-11-11
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- Blog posts 2008-11-09
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- Blog posts 2008-11-08
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- Blog posts 2008-11-07
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