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?
> >
