A Dedicated 9.1 User Tries Desktop, Part 6

Posted Oct 9th 2008 10:35AM by Summer

I understand that Desktop (AOL v. 10.1) takes some getting used to. For example, I still can't get used to the missing "Write" button in the upper left corner. I can also get how people might want to easily go back to 9.1 if Desktop isn't the right experience for them (for example, some recent comments on my last blog).

I mentioned this in one of my earlier posts and it seems relevant to bring it up again. When I downloaded Desktop, I was thrilled to see the 9.1 icon was still on my desktop and system taskbar. In my previous experience downloading new versions of AOL, the new version would replace the old one. Now, I have access to both. And just between us, I do go back and use 9.1 on occasion. When I find something new in Desktop, I go back to 9.1 to see what the alternative was in the old version. What's really nice is nothing has changed with my 9.1. All my favorites, all my email, all my folders and all my customizations are still the same in 9.1, with the exception of any email I read or sent while in 10.1. So check your system desktop or toolbar to see if 9.1 is still there. It won't be there if you uninstalled AOL 9.1 – if that's the case, you can download and reinstall it here: http://daol.aol.com/software.

Even after all my insightful, helpful, and witty (and obviously quite modest) blog entries, if you are still not sure which version is right for you, check out http://daol.aol.com/software/upgrade/.

Having said all that, the more I use Desktop, the more I like it. The next generation of Web users seem to be all about using some of the functionalities Desktop incorporates, so I feel pretty savvy using things like the multiple browser tabs and the nifty minimize feature. More new features to come!

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Terrie is the lead product manager on the AOL Desktop Affinity software. Terrie works to define new views of Desktop. Like the Asylum Desktop and LemonDrop Desktop. Take a look, they are neat!

Summer is a Sr. Manager for AOL Member Communications. While she has no ties directly to the product development team, she has been a contributor to many AOL blogs over the last few years and is excited to bring a non-product team perspective to the Desktop blog.

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