Pidgin not connecting

M$ is making changes in the M$N Protocol, then you need to update your
system, to the last updates (8.04.1) and it works.

Another way is use emesene if you want to try, just Open a Terminal Window
in Applications > Accesories > Terminal

And then type:

    sudo aptitude update && sudo aptitude install emesene && sudo aptitude
safe-upgrade

With this command will Update your repositories, then install the emesene
and finally upgrade your system.

You can run emesene in Application > Internet > emesene

Enjoin it!

2008/9/12 New to ubuntu <email address hidden>

> New question #44889 on Ubuntu:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/44889
>
> Hi: I am very new to this --as the name suggests-- so pardon any errors in
> terminology or general ignorance. I am using Hardy Heron and my Pidgin
> instant messenger stopped working. It gives me the message: "Could not
> establish a connection with the server. Connection timed out". My internet
> connection is fine though. What could the problem be? Any help is greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
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> contact for Ubuntu.
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I am not using MSN--just google and AIM

Hmmm. and the configuration was working before?

2008/9/12 New to ubuntu <email address hidden>

> Question #44889 on Ubuntu changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/44889
>
> Status: Answered => Open
>
> New to ubuntu is still having a problem:
> I am not using MSN--just google and AIM
>
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...haz que tu computador trabaje para ti, usa GNU/LINUX"
________________________________________________________________
Rolando F. Blanco C:. (Ubuntu Member)
Director-TIC MSC, Consultores Gerenciales,C.A.
User: 399645 (GNU) Ubuntu: 3715
http://www.blanco.net.ve/
Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy)
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Yes. I made some changes in my video/dvd configurations but I can't imagine what that would have to do with it.

Looks like it was a problem with the internet configurations. Thanks!!