[simpits-tech] OT- AOL takes another stab at Trillian

[Brian Sikkema]

Thought this might be of interest to some. Today I hop on Trillian, and lo 
and behold, every few minutes I get kicked off my AIM connection, getting 
this message:

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You have been disconnected from the AOL Instant Message Service (SM) for 
accessing the AOL network using unauthorized software.  You can download a 
FREE, fully featured, and authorized client, here 
http://www.aol.com/aim/download2.html.
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Me, I find this hilarious. AOL isn't going to get people to use its software 
by going around and advertising the fact that they have a massive rod up 
their @$$. The Trillian guys will get around this, then the next thing that 
AOL comes out with, then the next thing. Its kinda like the whole effort to 
protect CDs from being copied: its completely pointless, people will always 
get around it! Personally, I think there's nothing funnier than a giant 
company making a complete @$$ out of itself... so keep on trying, AOL! ROFL

Brian

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