If you're using one program to check email, another to send instant messages and a third to browse the Web, there's a better way. AOL 9.1 makes your online life easier by bringing together mail, IM and a browser into one convenient package. If you've used previous versions of AOL in the past, you'll find AOL 9.1 to be familiar, but with powerful features to help you get more from your time online.

AOL® Instant Messenger is built into AOL 9.1, allowing you to have real-time conversations with anyone on your Buddy List. Customize your AIM experience by choosing personalized Buddy Icons, sounds, smileys and wallpaper. 

Your familiar AOL email makes it simple and fun to stay in touch with friends, family and business associates. You get unlimited email storage, and it's easy to add personality to your mails with customized fonts, colors, stationery and signatures. As always, AOL's powerful spam controls help steer junk email out of your inbox.