On Tue, 2010-07-13 at 23:22 +0100, David King wrote: > In my Ubuntu 9.04 installation, just a few days ago, I lost my usage of > the internet. I still had internet access. Firstly though, there was a > problem with the router, so I tried a friend's router (both Netgear > DG834) and the friend's one worked. > > But in Ubuntu, I could not access any web pages or email. Skype works. > > I tried using my netbook and that could access web pages okay. > > So then I booted my main PC into the old installation that I kept there > of Ubuntu 8.04, which I am using now. And in this the internet works > just fine, I can access websites and download and send email. > > But in Ubuntu 9.04, it seems like something is blocking my access. I do > not recall installing anything new, although something may have been > updated recently. > > What is the likely cause of the Internet being blocked for websites and > email (but not Skype)? >
Hi David, It's possible you may not be recieving DNS information. If you right click on the wirless icon (the one near the clock) and select "Connection Information" it should mention primary DNS and secondary DNS, are there IP addresses next to these? Thanks, -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
