at the temporal coordinates: 10/8/01 1:20 PM, the entity known as rlf at [EMAIL PROTECTED] conveyed the following:
>> Try their IP address: >> >> 206.81.134.26 >> >> Mike > > Yes, it works! Now, someone, please, explain to me why this works for me > while <http://www.sunrem.com> does not? I've thought that a URL merely > represents an IP address, but obviously not quite. > > As I said before, at the moment I'm in rural Maine. Could this have > something to do with my ISP here, or is the problem more likely to be at > Sun's end? I know so little about this. The whole thing seems like > someone's prank. > > Thanks, > > Bob F There's something called DNS (Domain Name Service) that maps the textual URL to an IP number. If your ISP had a glitch with their DNS server, you'd experience this problem (although the whole rerouting to someplace at Apple seems mysterious to me). By using the IP number directly, you bypass the DNS problem. - Eric. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
