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We're a little late, but better late then never;
Thursday, LiveSide reported the following news:
So it would seem that Microsoft is being pressed on by the Obama government to cut some cords, which seems odd seeing as they were apparently trying to tie loose ends and stop the nonsense earlier this year.
There is, however, an alternative method to connect for those users affected by this that has worked for some people. Bleak Morn over at LiveSide mentioned that using a third party program (such as Pidgin and stating that your country is one other than one that has been blocked.
What are everyone's thoughts on this matter?
Thursday, LiveSide reported the following news:
Users in Cuba, Syria, Iran, Sudan and North Korea can no longer IM with Windows Live Messenger.
When trying to log in they will be left with error message:
810003c1: We were unable to sign you in to the .NET Messenger Service.
Reason: Microsoft has shut off the Windows Live Messenger IM for users in the countries embargoed by the US, hence Microsoft no longer offers Windows Live Service in those countries.
So it would seem that Microsoft is being pressed on by the Obama government to cut some cords, which seems odd seeing as they were apparently trying to tie loose ends and stop the nonsense earlier this year.
There is, however, an alternative method to connect for those users affected by this that has worked for some people. Bleak Morn over at LiveSide mentioned that using a third party program (such as Pidgin and stating that your country is one other than one that has been blocked.
What are everyone's thoughts on this matter?
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