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tried to download yahoo messenger I get a download error saying( /tmp/msgr10us-2.exe could not be opened,because the associated helper application dose not exist. change the association in your preferences.) HOW DO I DO THAT?

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kernowyon (kernowyon) said : 		#1

You are trying to run a Windows .exe file which is designed for Windows, not Linux. Linux systems don't use Windows files or programs in general.

I have no idea what Yahoo Messenger is, but I presume it is an instant message client? Try opening the Empathy IM client from the Applications menu - it is under Internet there. You can set up a number of different IM clients there, presumably including Yahoo Messenger

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Bob (smith13) said : 		#2

IT FOR LIVE VIDEO CHAT

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Bob (smith13) said : 		#3

SO IF IT WONT WORK BECAUSE OF WINDOWS WHERE DO I GO TO SET UP A VIDEO CHAT IF I'M ON LINUX AND THERE (BROKEN)WINDOWS?

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kernowyon (kernowyon) said : 		#4

If you open the Empathy client, you can set up your Yahoo account there. I don't think it does video messaging - but as I said, I don't use it so no idea.

I believe Pidgin, another IM client for Linux, does have video capability, but whether it does for the Yahoo messenger I have no idea. Also worth trying aMSN (which is not the same thing as the Microsoft MSN) which also supports video in many IM clients.

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Bob (smith13) said : 		#5

SO IF IT WONT WORK BECAUSE OF WINDOWS WHERE DO I GO TO SET UP A VIDEO CHAT IF I'M ON LINUX AND THERE (BROKEN)WINDOWS?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#6

Kill the caps dude, it's harder to read and completely unnecessary. You may get video chat with gyache.

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