The problem is that if it's win-specific TCP/IP problems, well, it
provides an opaque view and besides we're all here 'cause we want to
get *away* from Windows.
I mean, really, we all love ya', but Windows questions *will* be better
answered by Windows users than Linux users, methinks.
On Mon, 03 Apr 2000, you wrote:
| Your point is taken. However, since I work primarily in Linux, and since I trust and
| respect the opinions of THIS group rather than any Microsoft mailing list, therefore
|I
| posted to this list. No offence was intended.
|
| I also regard the gurus on this list to be better informed re TCP/IP, and I still
| believe that this is where the problem lies, and not specifically with Win98 ...
|
| Any constructive ideas?
|
|
| 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?
| > >
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