We want to thank the thousands of AOL customers who have downloaded AIM for Mac 1.5! We are working very closely with our various teams to ensure that authentication/connectivity issues are being fixed. If you're having an issue with logging in, please download and try AIM for Mac 2.0 (Beta 2) to see if it fixes any of your connectivity issues. (You can rename your 1.5 version and AIM for Mac 2.0 (Beta 2) will co-exist nicely with the shipping version). Also, please leave a comment below if you're having connection issues and would like to help us dive deeper into your specific issue.

We're working as fast as we can to address user feedback and get any bugs or issues resolved in our Beta process. Please keep the comments and suggestions coming.

New Features:

• We've redesigned the Buddy List to make adding photos or status to your Lifestream easier than ever. You can click the Add Photo button (roll over the status field) and post your photo to your Lifestream.
• Buddy Status field has been expanded to 3 rows to allow you to give your Buddies the full scoop on what's going on.
• Buddy List Builder has been added to AIM for Mac 2.0 to help new users find and add Buddies (even from Address Books on other services).
• Hide AIM Expressions Wallpaper (Preference)

Fixed Issues:

• Improved connectivity for some AIM users who had issues logging in.
• Allow user to select their mode transition from to Cube, Flip, Slide or no transition.
• Added new menu items to support the new Lifestream features (add Photo to status, add status message, etc.)
• Users can delete status images by clicking the close button when hovering over the Lifestream status.
• Lifestream settings link is now available in the application preferences.
• Hyperlinks are now active in the Buddy flyout.

Known Issues:

• ICQ users may have issues logging in with the beta client.

As always, I appreciate your support and drop by the Mac@AOL blog to find out what's going on at AOL!

Thanks!
Lee GIvens
AOL Mac/iPhone Product Lead