It's been done, about 2 years ago. Here's the client:
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/textbox/instantaol.12-03-01.tar.gz?download
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> The *real* AOL/Linux deal will come when there is a real AOL client for
> Linux, either for a specific distritbution or on some sort of
> AOL-branded computer or computer-like device. That'll give Linux users
> full access to all the cool AOL "inside" features -- the gay chat rooms,
> special purchasing deals you can charge to the credit card you use to
> pay for your AOL account, access to NFL scores through an AOL keyword
> instead of through NFL.com, and all that over and above the famous AOL
> "Start" page.
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