GAIM and MSN both wont work for Redhat 9

Both ask for a root password. I enteered myaccount password (I m theadmin), still doesntwork.

expand on "doesnt work" if you can.

Any Error message?
What were you doing /trying todo to make it prompt you for a password?

Are you using the latest version of Gaim or AMSN?? There could have been some MSN protocol changes. Try switching to the latest edition.