I can’t figure out what the problem is with AIM always disconnecting. I upgraded to v5.9 and any time I try to video or talk it always disconnects me. It even occurs after I turn off my ZoneAlarm firewall. Now that I added a Linksys router it only complicates the matter. This is very aggravating and it’s hard to believe that there is no solution.

I have a PC, and the only reason I use AIM is that it is the only IM with video that also works on a Mac – I’m trying to video conference with friends overseas, and they all have Macs. None of the Mac users ever have problems with AIM, only those with PCs. If I’m trying to video conference with another PC, I always use Windows Messenger and I never have problems.