Sockets4AIM is the first full featured .NET component that can connect to AOL's Instant Messenger service and send and receive instant messages. Some of the great features of Sockets4AIM:

  • Connect to any AOL messenger server that supports the TOC protocol
  • Supports many buddy operations including Block, Permit, Request Buddy Profile, Monitor Buddy's status
  • Send throttling - Sockets4AIM automatically limits outgoing messages to avoid being shut down by AOL
  • Automatically sends keep alive messages to avoid getting dropped
  • Runs as a background thread so your application can run uninterrupted
  • Sends event notification to event listeners whenever any type of message arrives

What can Sockets4AIM do for me and my business?

  • Setup scheduled tasks to notify you when a system goes down
  • Notify your customers or supply line instantly and automatically from your website
  • Add Instant Messager support to your own application
Try it yourself! See our Demo.