#### Uninstalling the AOL Instant Messenger (SM) Software

To uninstall the AOL Instant Messenger (SM) software:

1. Log in as root.
2. On the command line, type the rpm command as shown in the example:

   > rpm -e aim-1.1-8

   where 1.1-8 represents the AIM version number.

   Note: If you do not want to use the command line option to uninstall AIM, you can use any RPM software such as the Red Hat gnorpm tool.

   To completely delete AIM from your system, delete user data in the $(HOME)/.aim directory.