I just got one of those too in gaim. :) On 20030828.2243, Linux Rocks! said ...
> So, Im running gaim (instant messanger), I like it for many reasons, one of > which is that it works with many services (including Microsofts MSN > Messanger) > I get this instant message: > (22:24:27) [EMAIL PROTECTED]: You are running a version of messenger > that requires an immediate security update. Please visit > http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Upgrades.aspx to complete the update. > (22:24:28) [EMAIL PROTECTED] has closed the conversation window. > So, If you go to the website, it explains this... > > As part of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative, Microsoft is > delivering a security update for some users that connect to the .NET > Messenger Service for instant messaging using MSN Messenger or Windows > Messenger. > > > Please click on the Messenger client name or device type below to determine > whether you need to upgrade your client or not. > > MSN Messenger for Windows MSN Messenger for Mac Windows Messenger > > <blah blah blah, no we dont have listing for gaim for linux!> > > Anyway, Im using gaim, not Messanger, so they dont have a security update for > me. So I looked into the current version of gaim and found this: > > http://gaim.sourceforge.net/msn.php > > The short version of it is: > Microsoft will not allow 3rd party software with thier service after october > 15th, when the start using a new protocol... > > Jamie _______________________________________________ EuG-LUG mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.efn.org/cgi-bin/listinfo/eug-lug
