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Old 04-28-2002, 05:10 PM   #1
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msn messenger , produt activation


Can i use msn messenger on redhat enigma 7.2 in requirements it says win 95,98,..... , internet explorer, netscape 3.0 will it work ? If dont what chat progam can i use to talk with someone that uses imac?
I have download the redhat from the net now it sak for the activation , i have found a file , i think it is the activation code can i use that code to activate redhat or is it ilegal?
 
Old 04-28-2002, 05:14 PM   #2
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you can't use the msn messenger for windows version but you can chat with people that use msn with gaim...etc.
 
Old 04-28-2002, 05:53 PM   #3
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to update gaim what file sould i download tar , gz rpm , ball .... in the site theres many kinds of files and i don`t know what to download .
 
Old 04-28-2002, 05:55 PM   #4
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if your using redhat, best option would probably be the rpm format..
 
Old 04-28-2002, 05:56 PM   #5
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Download the rpm package and install it by using the command:

rpm -ivh packagename

That should take care of that installation of the file.
 
  


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