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Microsoft's Messenger misstep

In an embarrassing turn of events in its ongoing battle over instant messaging, the software giant reportedly admits that a glitch in its chat software allows nonauthorized users to see a person's email password.

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In an embarrassing turn of events for Microsoft in its ongoing battle against America Online over instant messaging, the software giant reportedly admits that a glitch in its chat software allows nonauthorized users to see a person's email password.

 
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