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Old 02-16-2003, 06:24 PM   #1
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MSN Messenger


RH 8....is there a msg program that will work with my contacts from msn messenger?

thanks,

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Old 02-16-2003, 06:27 PM   #2
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I like kopete its built for KDE
it will run under gnome though, handles several IM protocols

if you search sourceforge.net there are a few MSIM clients.
 
Old 02-16-2003, 06:42 PM   #3
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GAIM is the best
 
Old 02-16-2003, 10:08 PM   #4
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gaim can handle it just fine. also, AMSN (very msn messenger like) from sourceforge.net.
 
Old 02-17-2003, 06:34 PM   #5
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thanks for that.

I got gaim to run but do not see how to log into my msn account. I do not have an AIM/ICQ account.

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Old 02-17-2003, 06:36 PM   #6
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found a plugin and it works.

never mind.............

david
 
  


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