[Pidgin] #4819: "Could not connect to authentication server: Unknown Error" shown when an attempt to connect to AIM is made

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#4819: "Could not connect to authentication server: Unknown Error" shown when an
attempt to connect to AIM is made
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  Reporter:  nitroslick    |       Owner:  lschiere     
      Type:  defect        |      Status:  new          
  Priority:  minor         |   Milestone:               
 Component:  unclassified  |     Version:  2.3.1        
Resolution:                |    Keywords:  Unknown Error
   Pending:  0             |  
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Comment (by scanalert):

 For the past week, I have been receiving the same error with my AIM
 account.  I am also receiving similar errors with my Yahoo account and ICQ
 account.  MSN still connects.

 AIM: Could not connect to authentication server.  Unknown error.
 ICQ: Could not connect to authentication server.  Unknown error.
 Yahoo: Could not establish a connection with the server.  Unknown error.

 I have tried uninstall/reinstall several times without success.  I just
 upgraded to Pidgin 2.4.0, still with no success.  I am running Vista.  Any
 ideas would be appreciated.

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