Sametime Connect Features that do not Work with AOL Instant Messenger

Generally, communicating with AOL Instant Messenger users is just like communicating with other users. The list below explains the Sametime Connect features that do not work with AOL Instant Messenger users:

With AOL Instant Messenger, you have only two online statuses: online or offline. The four online statuses for Sametime Connect do not apply to AOL Instant Messenger. For example, if you log on to both Sametime Connect and AOL Instant Messenger through the Sametime Connect window, and then set your Sametime Connect online status to Do Not Disturb, you still appear online to other AOL Instant Messenger users. Sametime users cannot send messages to you while you have Do Not Disturb, but you might still receive messages from other AOL Instant Messenger users unless you log off from AOL Instant Messenger.

You cannot invite AOL Instant Messenger users to instant meetings.

Chat messages are not encrypted.

You cannot include multiple AOL Instant Messenger users in a single chat meeting.

You cannot include AOL Instant Messenger users in chats with regular users or external users.

You cannot invite other people to a chat that is in progress.

You cannot add tools to a chat.

You cannot send announcements.

You cannot use Sametime to transfer files to AOL Instant Messenger users.

You cannot include AOL Instant Messenger users in the Who Can See Me Online list. You must use AOL Instant Messenger's privacy features to control which AOL Instant Messenger users can contact you.

If you exceed the AOL Instant Messenger rate limit while chatting with an AOL user, an appropriate message appears. Do not proceed with the chat until you receive a message notifying you that the AOL Instant Messenger has returned to normal. You can exceed the AOL Instant Messenger rate limit by sending several messages one after another.

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