You might want to try the Microsoft Windows [expert] mailing
list.....:P I'm sure you'll find plenty of free support there...j/k
(Sorry, I just -had- to say something.)
On 3 Apr 00, at 13:37, John N wrote:
> I switch between Mandrake 7.02 and Win98 SE. I know, I know... but I
> have clients who use Windows so I have no choice.
>
> Under Linux I can reach any website without difficulty, hell even using
> the floppy disk QNX and it's tiny browser I can do this.
>
> Under Win98 there are numerous sites which lock up at the "Connecting to..." stage.
>
> Examples: news.cnet.com, linuxnewbie.org, linux.com (only 3 of many ...)
>
> It seems to be a TCP/IP parameter problem, beyond my scope.
>
> Any ideas?
>
