[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I have small problem and can't seem to figure it out.....I recently
> purchased a non-winmodem. External US Robotics modem. I can hook up to the
> net via my isp. The computer dials logs in and everything seem to be great.
> However, when I attempt to use the web browser I cannot access any site. I
> am using the netscape browser that came w/ linux mandrake 7.1. The browser
> appears to be searching for the site but never leaves the "startup" screen
> for the browser. Any ideas??
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Sounds like a resolver problem. Try editing:
/etc/resolv.conf
add the lines:
search <your isp>
nameserver <dns#>
nameserver <dns#>
Your isp should provide you with two dns#'s
This will likely solve the problem.
HTH,
Mike
--
"Many loads of beer were brought. What disorder, whoring, fighting, killing, and
dreadful idolatry took place there."
--Baltasar Rusow, Estonia, 16th century
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