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how can i install yahoo messenger in my ubuntu?

Asked by Tahir Mughal

In my ubuntu software center yahoo massenger not available. Plz tell me the procedure. Thanks

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

You can chat on the yahoo protocol using Pidgin.

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Warren Hill (warren-hill) said : 		#2

Don't even try to install yahoo messenger under Ubuntu it wont work.

There is an Instant messaging client called pidgin you can use instead. It may already be installed but if not its in the software centre. To configure it to work with yahoo follow the steps below.

1) click on Accounts then Manage Accounts.
2) click on Add button.
3) select YAHOO as a protocol.
4) write your Username in username column.
(only username, not domain
for ex. if your username is <email address hidden>, write only abc)
5) write your yahoo password in Password column.

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