Hi this is my first TIME posting.  I was hoping for some help.  I am currently at my university that uses a proxy server that does not support AIM.  AIM is my only way to communicate with my family right now without spending alot of money.  If someone could help me by telling me a way to bypass the proxy or configure AIM properly that would help alot.  I have tryed to configure it but never successfully.  it also prevent me from starting any application except web browsers.  I am a member of the application orb and it no longer connects on my computer.  Also sightspeed does not work.  If there is a way around this i would be very happy.You have at least TWO options: AOLExpress and IMCourier.  They're slightly different in the way they work.  CHOOSE the ONE that suits you best.well yes that works fine and dandy except it solves only one problem.  AIM works with express however nothing except web browsers can CONNECT to the internet still.You may have to settle for webmail.  Why not talk to your university's I.T. department about this?  They may have some useful suggestions.