America Online has quietly released a preview version of its next-generation AOL 8.0 software, which will include more ways for people to customize the look and feel of the service.

The preview version, offered to beta testers this week, is not a drastic shift in appearance and use from AOL 7.0. Since the new version is in beta, AOL 8.0 will likely undergo more changes and additions as the fall release date draws closer.

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