Pidgin "Waiting for network connection" when connected

[Ken Wright]

I've only been using Pidgin for a few days, but this may keep me from
continuing.

I have a dialup connection.  Two days ago Pidgin was working perfectly.
Today I get "Waiting for network connection" even when I'm connected to
my ISP.

I can't find any information about this in the online help, so here I
am.  Thanks in advance for any and all help!

Ken
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I'm not scared of dyin' and I don't really care.
If it's peace you find in dyin' well then let the time be near.