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
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