Trillian and Yahoo Messenger

[tgxiii]

http://www.techimo.com/newsapp/index.pl?photo=8357

I don't understand why Yahoo does not want other programs accessing its server. Is it because they don't want other programs taking up bandwith? If that's the case, wouldn't it be the same if the person was using Yahoo's own messenger?

[Mickwish]

I'm sure it ain't intentional on Yahoo's part. There are steps to address this problem. Trillian have already released a patch for their paid version, and are working on one for the free version. Check their site for more details.

Cheers
Mick

[tgxiii]

The CNet article made it seem like it was intentional.

Yahoo is not alone in plans to shut out Trillian.

The ongoing skirmish between Yahoo and Trillian mirrors earlier conflicts between AOL and Microsoft.

[Mickwish]

Originally, the messaging vendors were keen to have third party apps access their networks. More business.

Now, with the problems of viruses and trojans and other security concerns, they are becoming more hestitant to futher potential security issues which third party apps might bring with them. So, IMO, while it's not intentional to lock out Trillian, Yahoo are not going to go out of their way to make changes to allow them back in. If they can connect, it will stay a non-issue, unless further security holes are found.

The AOL / Microsoft issue was more of a who own what thing, and is not really a good valid comparison.

All IMO of course.

Cheers
Mick

[tgxiii]

Aaahh... I see. Thanks!

[Starfury_2260]

Both MSN and Yahoo send messages saying to update your messenger when you log on to them in trillian (or at least they did).

[Scott Tiger]

It's my understanding that with Trillian you could do things that you couldn't do with the standard clients, like see if someone was invisable or not and add them to your buddy list without having permission.

I find that to be pretty sucky myself..

[snelson66]

Originally posted by Mickwish
[B]Originally, the messaging vendors were keen to have third party apps access their networks. More business.

Not to mention the popup ads and such that you have to disable on each upgrade of their product.

Scott

[UpYourz]

That patch don't even work. I got Trillian last week to test it out...its nice but that patch don't work. Well half of Trillian don't work

[yang_lee1967]

You kidding me. Trillian is the best proggie out there.