[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 quisquose):

 I had this problem too, and was unable to resolve it by rebooting or by
 upgrading to 2.4.0.  I finally got Pidgin to connect by turning off my
 wireless modem and switching to my wired internet connection.

 Running Windows XP, Yahoo IM account.

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Ticket URL: <http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/4819#comment:2>
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