Which one out of the two do you prefer using? Why? Do you have a certain feature you like more on one program than the other?
I prefer Skype, although I use AIM a lot more often.
I personally like the emoticons on Skype a lot better. They're better looking IMO and you also have a lot more to chose from. Of course, having the ability to call and video chat is a huge advantage. There's also the sounds when you receive an IM, have an incoming call, etc. Overall, it just feels like
I personally like AIM way better. I like the way it looks feels, and all that. I've been using it for only 5 years, since my freshman year of highschool back when the "sidekicks" phones were in style. But for me it's just personally better. I think Skype is more popular though because of the phone calls.