I recreated AOL Instant Messenger in the browser

This project is a fully functional, browser-based recreation of AOL Instant Messenger, built for nostalgic users who miss the classic chat experience. It offers real-time messaging, buddy lists, away messages with auto-reply, and authentic AIM sounds, all powered by Firebase. It’s interesting because it revives a beloved piece of internet history as a productivity tool, blending retro UI with modern infrastructure.