HD Install :: Gaim authentication failure

Hi all,
First, I LOVE the speed of DSL on my newer hardware! It rips! I am having problems with Gaim, I've got it loaded and opening, it starts right up fine, just will not do the authentication thing. It always ends up being disconnected. Any ideas? Need more info? I'll be glad to provide it. Thanks in advance for the help, and a kazillion thanks for a super distro!
Marcus

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