On Mon, Sep 01, 2003 at 05:33:36PM +1200, Chris Wilkinson wrote:
> I run Alvaros MSN Messenger Client for Linux, so I can instant
> message some friends around NZ and abroad. MS just emailed my
> Hotmail address saying that I cannot use Messenger anymore until
> I update it to a security fixed version!
>
> I'm seeking opinions on this...should I razz the hell out of them
> for preventing me access to messenger services? Its obvious that
> the same security issues they have with the original MSN client
> do not apply to this linux clone!!
MS are apparently closing off access to Messenger from non-MS clients.
I don't know more than that, but I presume that's a reason why you got the
mail.
Mike.
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Mike Beattie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ZL4TXK, IRLP Node 6184
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