[newbie] TCP/IP Problem

[John N]

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?