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If you use AOL services you're going to love Helix, all others stay away
The team at AOL has a new piece of software in the works codenamed Helix. It integrates email, web browsing and instant messaging all into a single application. But it might not be the best solution for non AOL users.
AOL Helix is basically a desktop type application that conveniently places all of applications within one. Think Apollo, but taking up all of the screen real estate, and concentrating on AOL services only. The Beta test application seemed to take quite a while to install. Which was extremely annoying, but thankfully did not slow down the running of other applications, and of course remember that it is in Beta. After loading, a full screen application was launched with a tabbed browser window and links to AOL services like mail and AIM instant messaging.
Is it for everyone? No. If you use all AOL services like AIM and email it's great, and creates a highly productive environment. However, if you do rely on other services such as Gmail and MSN messenger, this application is not for you.
Update: Thank you Scott for updating us about the abilities to add POP3 email accounts like Gmail. Check under Add Accounts in the Mail application.
Disclaimer: DownloadSquad is owned by AOL.
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Subscribe to commentsScottJul 26th 2007 6:45PM
Actually in Helix you can use the mail client to read multiple accounts, including Gmail or other mail... even has a nice wizard to help set it up. In mail click on "add additional account"
Ryan WagnerJul 26th 2007 6:55PM
It's nice that even though AOL is your parent company you're still honest in saying it's not for everyone. I still can't believe that AOL still has the "all-in-one" software.
CarbonFreeJul 27th 2007 1:49PM
@Ryan Wagner:
There's a pretty good reason why AOL keeps everything in one. Most non-techies can barely install software, let alone shift between several programs at a time. No, this isn't for us, but for those with parents/grandparents who are scared to even update, this is perfect.