IChat - empty buddy list

Hi all,
yesterday I downloaded and installed the iChat Update (Universal) 1.0. Afterwards I was able to connect through AIM, but the buddy list is empty now. Everything worked fine before the update was installed. I didn't change any of the settings. So what's going on? Any ideas how to get this fixed?
Jörg
Mac Pro   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

Changing port didn't work. The failure occured for me while logged on and before installing any updates. I have since installed the update, and changed the port, and threw away all iChat preferences, and it still doesn't work. No buddies, can't add buddies, can't chat with a buddy by name ("Your security settings prevent you from chatting with this person"). I can't be seen by them either.
G4   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

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