On 13 July 2010 23:22, David King <linux...@avoura.com> 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.
What happens when you try to access a web page? Check you have not got your browser set to Work Offline, this is in the file menu in Firefox. Does it work for another user on the PC? If you have not other user add one using System, Administration, Users and Groups. A second user is often useful for testing. Colin > > 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)? > > > David King > > -- > ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ > -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
