does america instant messenger (AIM) work in Israel?

ZKraus · 12-18-2007, 07:17 AM

i live in America, but im thinking of bringing my mac laptop to Israel in vacation. would the wireless internet there work? if you dont know specifically about Israel, then other countries , like england, or france, or whatever.I WILL give out points to the best answer!

blahhhh13 · 12-18-2007, 07:26 AM

wait i thought aim stood for aol instant messenger??i dont think it would work, cuz i tried aim while i was in england and it didn't work, but my grandparent's computer was crap so maybe that was the problem...but if not, just use email...its not THAT baddd:]

chuck3152 · 12-18-2007, 07:35 AM

I live in the U.S. I have a friend who lives in Israel. She works for a U.S. company. Her Mac notebook was purchased in the states, and is loaded with U.S. software. We chat frequently online. Your computer, WiFi and software will work. I have another acquaintance who travels back and forth from France, and again, no problems. The only thing that would create problems for you is the modem, if you wanted to connect via phone line.

MattP · 12-18-2007, 07:44 AM

Well the thing is if your bringing your own laptop it shouldn't really matter too much. Being in Israel wouldn't affect your laptop, and the only thing it could really affect would be your ability to connect to the internet. If you have a wireless internet card in your laptop, and their is accessible internet where you are, you should be able to connect to your AIM just like always. It should be the same everywhere if your using your own laptop. Only thing to worry about is a power cord for your laptop that works with their sockets, and an ability to connect to the internet.

MattP2147 · 12-18-2007, 07:53 AM

As long as it is installed on a computer and the firewall does not block it, of course it will work. If it doesn't, simply use the Web-based AIM messenger - no need for software.

subxerorock · 12-18-2007, 08:02 AM

Absolutely. I brought my laptop there, and AIM worked. As did all of my other internet related programs. If you're in a hotel you shouldn't have much problem finding internet, but if your renting an apartment or something similar you should call up just to make sure! Have fun!