>Recently, I have lost my cable modem connection several times (i.e. >cannot get mail or load web pages) and have been instructed by my ISP >to restart my mac. After that, I usually get my connection back. > >I'm just wondering why this is necessary ? I have been able to go for >months at a time without losing my connection or having to restart so >what does restarting the computer actually do for the connection ? > >Amber >
Something to do with default settings held by the PRAM which get corrupted in time. Many recommend zapping the PRAM and rebuilding the desktop file once a month to keep the Mac in tiptop condition. Charlie -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
