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Open-source server revives AIM and ICQ compatibility

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An open-source server named Open OSCAR Server has been released, designed to be compatible with classic AIM and ICQ instant messaging clients. Written in Go, the project supports a wide range of features for both AIM and ICQ, including messaging, user profiles, file sharing, and chat rooms. The server also includes an administrative API with an OpenAPI specification for managing users and sessions, with example commands provided for PowerShell and curl. AI

RANK_REASON Release of an open-source server project for legacy IM protocols.

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Open-source server revives AIM and ICQ compatibility

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