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Old 10-04-2010, 11:56 AM   #1
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pidgin problem


Does anyone knows why I can't send and receive files with pidgin? when i send files it the dialog is always closing
 
Old 10-04-2010, 12:39 PM   #2
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You may have to open some ports in the firewall, check the account settings, advanced tab, open those ports.
 
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Start pidgin from a terminal with "pidgin -d". That will at least get you the error message, if any is printed.
 
  


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