[Pidgin] #1375: Account disabled when logging in on another computer

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#1375: Account disabled when logging in on another computer
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 Reporter:  iphitus                  |       Type:  defect
   Status:  new                      |   Priority:  minor 
Component:  pidgin (gtk)             |    Version:  2.0.1 
 Keywords:  account disable another  |    Pending:  0     
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 I frequently switch between my two computers, laptop (B) and desktop (A).
 The below examples are on a single MSN messenger account. Now when I
 switch, the accounts are disabled.

 '''Before'''
 In the past, i'd simply start gaim on computer B, and it would logon,
 computer A would be disconnected. On next start, either client would
 automatically connect.

 '''After'''
 With pidgin, if I login on the other computer B, while computer A is
 logged in, the account is disabled on computer A for next start.

 The result being, I have to go and enable the account on a nearly daily
 basis, which gets annoying.

 '''Possible fixes'''

  - Don't disable account, just set offline
  - Or make connecting easier than opening up another dialog.
   - Maybe list disabled accounts after a seperator in the accounts menu,
 with their network icon dimmed/greyed?

 Thanks for the great software. Been a gaim user for years and this is the
 first time i've ever had the need to file a bug report.

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Ticket URL: <http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/1375>
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