Try set Netscape not to use proxy. Just a shot...
/Fredrik
On Sat, 25 Sep 1999, you wrote:
> Richard Johnson wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> > New to this list and Linux...but got my box up and running yesterday I
> > really love what I see so far but am having trouble configuring PPP
> > connection. I am able to connect to my ISP but when I launch Netscape I
> > get...Error <2> check server name and then a message regarding SOCKS
> > someting...what am I doing wrong......hints,suggestions places to go for
> > help would be greatly appreciated.
> > GO PENGUIN POWER!!!...Thanks in advance.
>
> Add your ISP's DNS servers to /etc/resolv.conf
>
> I'd say "check the archives at the Mandrake site", but that'd be a bit
> difficult without DNS resolution. :)
>
> --
> Steve Philp
> Network Administrator
> Advance Packaging Corporation
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