Using Gaim in linux 7.3

[chisty]

Hello,
I have installed Gaim, but I am unable to use it as I am behind a firewall. Can anyone tell how I can use it from behind a firewall.

Regards

Chisty

[Droppyale]

mm.. that's weird, i use it with no prob.. and I am behind a firewall as well....

not sure.

but here is a BUMP!..

[Scott Tiger]

Ok, which version of Linux are you using? Red Hat 7.3? And which version of Gaim are you using? And what type of firewall are you behind? Is it just a cable modem router or are you at work and behind something much more serious?

More info would be helpful.

Thanks!

[chisty]

Hi!
My linux version is
Red Hat Linux release 7.2 (Enigma)
My linux kernel version is
2.4.7-10
Gaim version is 0.64
(it shows this Gnome gaim 0.11.0pre4 with gaim --version)



regards

[Scott Tiger]

That's a pretty recent version of Gaim for that version of RH - I'm impressed.

Okay, when you say that Gaim won't work what do you mean by that, i.e, you can't transfer files, can't chat, or what? With my cable modem router I can't chat or transfer files but I can talk.

I honestly have to say that I probably can't be of much help since I can't get mine to work right either here but at least with more info we'll have a chance of getting it to work.

Thanks

[chisty]

Hi!
it shows the message "unable to log on".
Regards

[S.D.Willie]

stupid question but do you have an instant messenger account and password? with aol im talking about since gaim is the aim clone.

[pbharris]

hello,
are you behind a proxy server or a firewall 'this port is blocked' kind of thing?

[chisty]

Hi!
1. I do have account for yahoo and MSN. I can log on when I use windows.

2. For yahoo messenger, I have to set the option "firewall with no proxies" on.

3. I am not allowed to send file or do audio/video conversation.

Regards