Another common problem that gives this message is timeout. Tell me, do you
use an FTP program, or do you use a web browser? The reason is, if you use a
web browser, often the settings are too low for popular sites. At least with
FTP programs you can increase the timeout. My personal recommendation is
WS-FTP.
As for changing the mirror, go back to the main linux mandrake site, go to
the update page, and select a mirror that may not be as close to you. Put it
this way, I live in the UK, my fastest mirror choice is not London or
similar, I usually head for California!!
----- Original Message -----
From: James Mellema <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: [newbie] linux-mandrake updates
Guillermo Belli wrote:
>
> Change the ftp mirror. That's how i solved that problem.
>
> El mar, 31 ago 1999, escribiste:
> > Each time I have attempted to connect with the Linux-Mandrake updates I
> > receive a message saying that fetching the mirror list failed, then the
> > mirror list screen appears with nothing inside. Any ideas on how to fix
> > this problem would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > TIA
> > Jim Mellema
What do I change it to, and how?
Jim Mellema
