AOL is one of the worst ISPs i’ve ever used before. If you are looking for someplace to talk to your friends, you are better off getting another type of ISP and just downloading the free AIM (AOL Instant Messanger). AOL constantly boots you offline, lags alot, and can get very annoying very fast. AIM on the other hand is extremely fast and easy to use. Its not always perfect but its good enough. I like the fact that I can talk to about ten different people at once as opposed to 1-2 people on the phone. I definately recommend AIM but NOT AOL. By all means STAY AWAY!!