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AOL OpenRide
Developer(s)AOL LLC
Initial releaseOctober 4, 2006; 17 years ago (2006-10-04)[1][2]
Final release

1.5 / October 4, 2006; 17 years ago (2006-10-04)

Operating systemWindows
TypeInternet suite
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.aol.com/openride[1] (archived)

AOL OpenRide was an Internet application suite made by AOL from 2006,[3] combining e-mail, instant-messaging, a web browser and a media player in one window. The suite was available for free download, but an AOL or AIM screenname was required to access some features.

Layout[edit]

The main program interface was divided into four mini-windows, called panes:

Termination[edit]

In late May 2007, having been available for less than six months, AOL removed AOL OpenRide from their official download page, but continued to support it on the help page.

In late July 2007, it was announced that AOL OpenRide would be replaced by "AOL Helix", subsequently renamed AOL Desktop, which incorporates most of AOL OpenRide's features, but not the Dynasizer, the multi-pane layout, or OpenRide's Media Center. From December 2007, users were no longer able to log into the AOL network with the OpenRide application to use Email/IM, and were instead logged out and referred to the AOL Desktop download page.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "AOL Launches Free OpenRide Software for All Online Users". www.businesswire.com. 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  • ^ "AOL Launches Free OpenRide Software". BetaNews. 2006-10-04. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  • ^ "AOL Beta News Archive". 2007-02-18. Archived from the original on 2007-02-18. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
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