Messenger:mac on MacBook Pro.

slipd · 9 May 2008 at 17:03

Hey guys,

My mate has only just got a new MacBook and he’s tried to download Messenger:mac but its not working for him – on any connection or network?

Basically, when you try to login, it instantly returns a login failure message.

He says his settings are all still set to default and his net access is fine?

Any ideas?

Cheers,

SW.

Will_3rd · 9 May 2008 at 18:09

installed properly?

could try Adium as well

MagicBoy · 9 May 2008 at 18:11

Messenger:Mac is an old version and it's legacy PowerPC code. There's a new universal binary v7 now called Microsoft Messenger. I don't particularly like it - most users around here use AdiumX instead.

JonB · 12 May 2008 at 16:56

The only useful thing that Microsoft Messenger has, is its fast transfer speeds of lan, which Adium doesn't have. Useful at on a university network anyway.

slipd · 12 May 2008 at 17:34

I spoke to my friend today and he's still not having any joy...

He said he's tried Audium (didn't mention AudiumX though - are they the same thing?). Not being 'Mac-minded, I'm all out of ideas?

Any other suggestions?

Cheers,

SW.

Will_3rd · 13 May 2008 at 10:52

Had he actually moved the Apps to the Applications folder or is he running them still from the disk image?

Adium X is just an old name for the app they are the same thing.

Cobertizo · 14 May 2008 at 19:18

If he's tried AdiumX, has he tried the connect over http option? I had a problem with getting an iMac to work with MSN until I used the http option (even on a router which apparently wasn't blocking any ports...). If not, then he could always try Mercury Messenger (www.mercury.to), and try the different connection options on that. Haven't tried it for a while, and it didn't have the best interface when I was using it, but it is well featured.

Unfortunately I'm away from my Powerbook for a couple of days, so may need to leave it to others if you require more detail about connecting over http...