What is Ahoihoi ?
Ahoihoi is a custom software client for the Windows PC platform
created by Versoworks® that is built on top of the Open AIM
platform created by AOL. It allows you to communicate over the U.S. based version of the AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) network exclusively. You can read more about
custom clients by visiting the AIM Enabled page.
What's with the name ?
The name comes from the original term coined by
Alexander Graham Bell to greet someone on the telephone. In more recent times, the term has been revived by
Mr. Burns on The Simpsons.
Why choose Ahoihoi ?
Ahoihoi isn't everything for everybody. It is, however, designed with years of
experience we've gathered from creating add-ons for official Instant
Messenger clients such as AIM, MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger.
If you like an advertisement-free, customisable, clean and easy to use client then you'll
want Ahoihoi.
What features
The following features already exist:
- Option to start Ahoihoi when Windows starts
- Option to allow multiple instances (Cloning)
- Option to snap the buddy list to screen edges
- Option to auto-hide the buddy list window
- Option to hide the buddy list Taskbar button
- Option to display general buttons on the buddy list
- Option to display your screen name in the buddy list at the top, bottom or scrollable
- Option to display your buddy icon in the buddy list
- Option to display your buddy's buddy icon in the buddy list on the left or right and the icon size is adjustable
- Option to display offline buddies in the buddy list
- Option to display mobile buddies in the buddy list
- Option to display friendly names in the buddy list
- Option to display the buddy updates indicator in the buddy list
- Option to display a buddy's status message in the buddy list
- Option to sort buddies alphabetically in the buddy list
- Option to sort buddies by status in the buddy list
- Option to auto reconnect when the connection is lost
- Options to specify an AIM Host server and port
- Options to connect via proxy server (SOCKS4, SOCKS5, HTTP, HTTPS supported)
- Option to show new IM windows focused, not focused or minimised
- Option to flash the IM window when a new message is received
- Option to group all message windows in a single tabbed window
- Option to auto reply with your away message when you're away
- Option to specify a messaging font, colour and style
- Options to log instant messages and chat rooms
- Options to specify privacy settings
- Option to specify sounds for buddy events and new messages
- Options to customise the buddy list colours and fonts
- Option to dock the buddy list window
- Sign on as Away or Invisible
- Lock Ahoihoi with a password for added privacy
- Linked screen names
- Pop-up notifications of buddy events and more
- Offline messaging
- Broadcast messages to multiple or groups of buddies
- File transfers with a File Transfer Manager
- File Sharing (share files or folders on your PC)
- Use AIM Expressions (buddy icons, sounds, wallpapers and emoticons)
- Plugins support
does Ahoihoi have ? At the present time, Ahoihoi contains a solid feature set suitable for daily use. It can send IMs, join Chat Rooms, send/receive files, Direct Connect, view profiles of buddies/set your own and buddy list management amongst others. Some more advanced features include message themes akin to those found in Adium, optional tabbed messaging and the optional display of buddy icons in the buddy list window. What requirements does Ahoihoi have ? Ahoihoi requires at least Windows 2000 with SP4 or newer and Internet Explorer v6 or newer. Is Ahoihoi freeware ? No, it's not, nor is it out of the reach of the average IM user. A single licence costs $9.95 USD. A license comes with 12 months of free updates and support, making it an exceptional value. If you have a Versoworks® account, login to purchase your copy or sign up now. Download a free trial version here. What does Ahoihoi look like ? Click an image below, then move the mouse cursor over the appearing image to view all of the gallery.
Buddy List
Buddy Info
Tabbed IMs
The following features already exist:- Option to start Ahoihoi when Windows starts
- Option to allow multiple instances (Cloning)
- Option to snap the buddy list to screen edges
- Option to auto-hide the buddy list window
- Option to hide the buddy list Taskbar button
- Option to display general buttons on the buddy list
- Option to display your screen name in the buddy list at the top, bottom or scrollable
- Option to display your buddy icon in the buddy list
- Option to display your buddy's buddy icon in the buddy list on the left or right and the icon size is adjustable
- Option to display offline buddies in the buddy list
- Option to display mobile buddies in the buddy list
- Option to display friendly names in the buddy list
- Option to display the buddy updates indicator in the buddy list
- Option to display a buddy's status message in the buddy list
- Option to sort buddies alphabetically in the buddy list
- Option to sort buddies by status in the buddy list
- Option to auto reconnect when the connection is lost
- Options to specify an AIM Host server and port
- Options to connect via proxy server (SOCKS4, SOCKS5, HTTP, HTTPS supported)
- Option to show new IM windows focused, not focused or minimised
- Option to flash the IM window when a new message is received
- Option to group all message windows in a single tabbed window
- Option to auto reply with your away message when you're away
- Option to specify a messaging font, colour and style
- Options to log instant messages and chat rooms
- Options to specify privacy settings
- Option to specify sounds for buddy events and new messages
- Options to customise the buddy list colours and fonts
- Option to dock the buddy list window
- Sign on as Away or Invisible
- Lock Ahoihoi with a password for added privacy
- Linked screen names
- Pop-up notifications of buddy events and more
- Offline messaging
- Broadcast messages to multiple or groups of buddies
- File transfers with a File Transfer Manager
- File Sharing (share files or folders on your PC)
- Use AIM Expressions (buddy icons, sounds, wallpapers and emoticons)
- Plugins support
does Ahoihoi have ? At the present time, Ahoihoi contains a solid feature set suitable for daily use. It can send IMs, join Chat Rooms, send/receive files, Direct Connect, view profiles of buddies/set your own and buddy list management amongst others. Some more advanced features include message themes akin to those found in Adium, optional tabbed messaging and the optional display of buddy icons in the buddy list window. What requirements does Ahoihoi have ? Ahoihoi requires at least Windows 2000 with SP4 or newer and Internet Explorer v6 or newer. Is Ahoihoi freeware ? No, it's not, nor is it out of the reach of the average IM user. A single licence costs $9.95 USD. A license comes with 12 months of free updates and support, making it an exceptional value. If you have a Versoworks® account, login to purchase your copy or sign up now. Download a free trial version here. What does Ahoihoi look like ? Click an image below, then move the mouse cursor over the appearing image to view all of the gallery.
Buddy List
Buddy Info
Tabbed IMs
