AOL's AIM 1997-2017 DEAD @ 20

At one time it was the biggest instant messenger provider in the world and now it is being laid to rest after 20 years.  It was really one the first mass-appeal digital communication tools to take hold in the digital revolution.

AOL’s platform was wildly popular, growing from 13 million users in 1997 to a whopping 65.5 million users in 2000. It truly changed the conversation and introduced a new vernacular to all corners of society and culture.   

deadline.com/2017/10/aol-instant-messenger-to-log-off-for-good-on-dec-15-1202183589/