Could Not Connect To AIM error message-Phooey!

I am getting the Could Not Connect To AIM msg whenever i try to log on to ichat. My flatmate who has an account on this G4 powerbook, is not having the same problems...I've gone into his account and it's all up and running, but when i log back into mine, i get said message...
I have repaired permissions
Deleted prefs
Any other tips?
oh, I'm on latest versions of tiger and ichat.
Thanks!

Are you using a .MAC account by chance? If so: Ryan M., "AIM working, .mac is not..." #15, 12:21pm Sep 16, 2005 CDT

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