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Weirds
August 18th, 2003, 21:26
As the subject. Please tell me.
Bruce
August 18th, 2003, 21:46
What version are you using? I've never seen that before...
Robert
August 18th, 2003, 21:58
I've seen it on people using DeadAIM and I believe (can be wrong) that it means that the person can use SecureIM.
Weirds
August 19th, 2003, 01:04
Originally posted by Bruce
What version are you using? I've never seen that before...

I think it's newest version. I saw that lock beside many of my friends' names.

Secure IM? I don't think my friends will do that. (though I don't even know what it is.)
Bruce
August 19th, 2003, 01:19
What's the current version? I'm currently running AIM 4.3x, but I think it may be a bit outdated now.

Maybe they have some new feature sor something... I dunno.
Weirds
August 19th, 2003, 15:22
5.2, i think.

None of my friends or cousins know what the lock is, even it's beside their names.
el crapo
August 19th, 2003, 15:47
A lock icon displayed in the Buddy ListŪ feature and the instant message window indicates that encrypted messages may be exchanged with that user. Messages sent between AIM 5.2 users are digitally signed and remain encrypted during transmission. Any message tampering is automatically detected and clearly identified.

from http://enterprise.aim.com/products/aimsvcs/aim_ds.html