strange delay

[erik]

Hi Guys,

When I type

Prelude> 1

Hugs (January 1998 edition) immediately returns 

1

but then it takes ages before the prompt reappears.

Prelude>

What is it doing all that time?
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This week Netscape issued a warning that its
fourth-quarter results, to be reported on January 27th,
will show a loss of up to $89m, including $35m to pay 
for lay-offs and office closures. 

http://www.economist.com/editorial/freeforall/current/index_wb9183.html