Multiple screen names on AIM

[RedMage]

Does anybody know how to set up multiple screen names on a copy of AOL Instant Messanger?

I want to put my sister's name on my notebook so she can use it while I'm playing games on the desktop (notebook isn't suitable for gaming). According to the AIM site, it should be possible, but they just link me to the page to create a new screen name, and when I put in my sister's it says it's already taken (duh, by her on the other computer!) and I end up going around in circles. I tried installing a second copy of AIM, but it just starts up with my name every time.

[Sync]

all you need to do is type the other username/password in and make sure Save Password and Login Automatically aren't checked.

[Kaligraphic]

Yeah, what Sync said. Just login under the other screen name.

[RedMage]

That was the first thing I tried. It wasn't working yesterday, but it is now for some reason. I feel foolish, but thanks.

[Agent Anderson]

Tired of of ads when using AOL's version of AIM? Well, there are alternatives.
I recommend GAIM http://gaim.sourceforge.net/
One of its features is the ability to be signed into multiple AIM accounts at once.

Supports AIM YIM MSN IRC & more

[Mr. SmartyPants]

You can also use trillian
http://www.trillian.cc it works wonders. I use it