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Gaim Speaks Out on MSN Ban
joejg writes "As FootNotes is reporting, the developers at Gaim have responded to the ban Microsoft is placing upon users of third-party clients accessing the MSN protocol. It appears that starting October 15th I will not be able to talk to my MSN friend in South Korea." Gaim's site is more optimistic, saying they may still be able to connect, only without a license to do so.
Who cares? So, you can't access Windows software from Linux? What else is new? I couldn't do any of that three years ago when I was experimenting with Linux (and making out with guys) in college. But times have changed, I've matured and just used the OS that everyone else uses (Windows) so as not to make things too difficult.
I like *using* computers, not tweaking/fixing them when Linux doesn't work the way it should.
Install Windows 98 or something. MSN should work fine then. But then, what do I know? I'm just a naked chick?
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" It appears that starting October 15th I will not be able to talk to my MSN friend in South Korea."
Well, that OR(and i know its a crazy idea) you could download MSN messenger. Jeez. It shouldn't be that big of a deal if you use it that much.
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it's actually a real pain to remove, certainly beyond the average user
Are you kidding me? It's beyond the average user to go into Add/Remove Windows Components and uncheck the box for MSN Messenger? Come on! You're a fucking tool.