![]() ![]() They may also have already closed the beta testing of the dialer or will be testing it prior to the April launch. It could be that they want to limit the beta access to bring your own access (likely broadband) customers or it could be that they will be releasing an AOL dialer software that will handle the connection separately from the Desktop application. The Beta version 11 of the client currently does not support dial up internet connections. The Beta 11 version sports the same system requirements as the 'Gold' desktop client so it is possible it is the same client. I had specifically mentioned the Beta software in my email request for information but unfortunately they did not include anything about it in the reply. ![]() I am unsure if the AOL Desktop 11 Beta is the AOL Desktop Gold client or if they will be releasing the software sometime after the launch of the paid service (if so hopefully prior to the end of Golds 30 day free trial). The new version of the AOL Desktop client supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 and will require at least 1024x768 desktop resolution, 266mhz or higher CPU, 1GB of ram and 512MB of hard disk space as well as an internet connection. The service fee appears to cover all users under the account, but the primary user on the account will need to forward the email containing the download like to other users on the account that wish to use the software. As this is a paid service it will include support related to the AOL service. The software is said to be 'optimized for the speed of broadband internet'. The new features are set to include two step authentication, encryption of personal information stored in AOL Desktop software, server side storage of favorites as well as contacts and automatic updating of the software. While AOL Desktop Gold will introduce new features to the AOL Desktop client, it will retain the design and features of the previous client. AOL Desktop Gold will be included with their current safety and security bundles that include software such as McAffe and AOL One Point password manager. This new service will cost $3.99 per month. A new version of the software, AOL Desktop Gold, will replace all previous versions of the software and all previous versions will no longer function. Unfortunately for them (and possibly us as well if you're the one they call when they have a problem) as of April 10th, 2017 the AOL Desktop Software will be seeing a transformation to a monthly subscription based service. Most of us probably have an older relative that still uses the AOL Desktop Software. ![]() I couldn't find a news site that has done a story on this so I spent the last hour researching and wrote my own. ![]()
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