Scott Sweeney wrote:
>
> 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?
> >
Hmmm, first, are other things equal? Are we talking about
netscape in both instances?
If we are, then use www.dogpile.com or something similar to find
a handy little .exe called
ie-off.exe
It disables the internet explorer code in memory, allowing
Windoze to run about 30% faster, and is a toggle available all
the time to turn IE on or off. Try those sites with IE off.
If you still have problems, I will be interested enough to try to
reproduce them.
Other items to consider.... Are you on modem, ISDN, DSL, frame
relay, what?
There is some tweaking that can be done for windows.
If you are using IE, any server that links you to ftp will cause
freeze and eventually return an error message about the "server
returned extended information"
Civileme
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