Whats the difference between using a .mac account and an AIM account?

hi, i'm trying to set up ichat to videochat with home when i'm abroad. Will two AIM accounts satisfy or do i have to have a family .mac account? i really dont see the point in paying 200 bucks for the .mac account if you can do the same thing with a free AIM account.
thanks
Tom

Hi
Either will do for free.
Free 60day trial(click on free trial on the top) here http://www.apple.com/dotmac/ keep your .mac name after the 60days.
or free AIM name here http://www.aim.com/ click on "get a screen name"
Tony

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