AIM uses dynamic port assisgnment, so no, you shouldn't. However, they
also have a web-based Java application called AOL Quick Buddy that does
the same thing and rides on HTTP. Have your company use that instead.
See http://www.aol.com/aim/quickbuddy/about.html
It's very cool.
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On Fri, 16 Jul 1999, Riley, Larry wrote:
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> My security problem for today is if I should allow AOL Instant Messenger to
> be used in my company and allow it thru my firewall. Does anyone know where
> I can find some information about securing this service? Or if this should
> be allow at all?
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> Thanks
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