America Online is actually more of a communication service software than an actual browser. AOL or as America Online is popularly known, can be used either to access the Internet or to access special content which is available on AOL. This service tool has nineteen channels that are filled with features and content that the user may find useful. These channels cover a wide range of topics like entertainment and news and health and many more such topics.

Each member can choose to open several email addresses per account. The maximum number of email addresses that each account supports is seven. The users are also provided with 10MB worth of space for the purpose of personal space for a home page. America Online has a great Instant messaging feature and Buddy Lists. An AOL account enables the user to carry our various tasks. A wide range of chat rooms can be accessed; also various kinds of digital pictures, message boards and online stores can also be accessed by AOL users.

The users also get access to the special and most useful feature of AOL, which is it’s My Calendar. America Online has its own online screening application. The service provides its user with an easy Internet access. It has its own browser and also unique user profiles for each user. The setup procedure is pretty easy and it is further simplified, because the installation utility first locates local dial-up numbers then it tracks your modem and configures the tool by itself.