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Old 10-09-2007, 02:54 PM   #1
BK2
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I can't use pidgin or kopete with "live MSN" protocol


Hello all

when my email was on "hotmail.com" ,I can use all the instant messengers successfully. but when I moved to live MSN an error appear that I can't enter my email form any MSN Clint

is anyone who can use an instant messenger with live protocol ? becuse I tried to back to hotmail but I couldn't .
 
Old 10-10-2007, 10:34 AM   #2
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see if pidgin has a newer version availible than what you have, and if it does, upgrade.

msn regularly does things to break compatibility with 3rd party software, usually upgrading to the latest gets it working again (or a new release soon does)
 
Old 10-10-2007, 08:29 PM   #3
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see if pidgin has a newer version availible than what you have, and if it does, upgrade.

msn regularly does things to break compatibility with 3rd party software, usually upgrading to the latest gets it working again (or a new release soon does)
Yes that's right
I updated my version with smart package manger and it's work now
thanks a lot
 
  


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