Just got GAIM - wondering about something

[episodic]

I have not used an instant messenger since ICQ wayyyy back when.

I download gaim - made and AOL account, logged on - etc.

However, when I send an IM to someone on my 'buddy' list it tells me that it can't send it cause they are not online???

I remember on ICQ you could send IM's and they'd be there when the person logged in.

Am I missing something with GAIM?

Thanks

 

[lokiju]

AIM you can't do this, yahoo IM you can, MSN you can't.

 

[episodic]

well dat sucks - technology marching backwards

 

[slpaulson]

Originally posted by: episodic
well dat sucks - technology marching backwards

No kidding.
I still think ICQ is the superior protocol. It's a shame that it has fallen out of favor.

Miranda IM running ICQ >*

 

[SVT Cobra]

yeah i tried to get my friends to use ICQ..but no dice

so i just use that Im'er that lets you log into ICQ AIM MSN and yahoo all at once.....

EDIT: becuase u can leave messages when they are offline and can have whatever you want as your name displayed on your SN.....and constanly change it if you want

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
yeah i tried to get my friends to use ICQ..but no dice

so i just use that Im'er that lets you log into ICQ AIM MSN and yahoo all at once.....

EDIT: becuase u can leave messages when they are offline and can have whatever you want as your name displayed on your SN.....and constanly change it if you want

that would be trillian

AIM has never had the ability to send messages when someoen was offline, IDK why cause it was kinda cool, however there was also a lot of ICQ spam back in the day,