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Authored by: macubergeek on Apr 25, '07 02:55:58AM

This "hint" is a very very bad idea. Corporate security policy bans iChat and other instant messaging for a very good reason, it's insecure. It is being exploited by the bad guys in a variety of ways. Changing the port you use will not help you for very long. Firewall admins can easily block access to iChat very simply, by blocking outbound access to the host login.oscar.aol.com. That's the server at AOL you authenticate to. If you can't authenticate to this server, you won't be ichattin with anyone. Additionally if instant messaging is banned on your network, it can be detected via IDS. Expect one or two security dudes to visit you at your desk at work and express their displeasure at your hijinks. Just save iChat for when you are at home.



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Good idea here..
Authored by: blueshead on Apr 25, '07 03:16:24AM

I use the free Feather Wifi from Earthlink were I live.. ichat Times out after a minute or 2, although Adium will work.. This has solved the ichat problem.. Thank You..



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