Indeed it was looking for a network. Found the solution. I went to the network settings GUI and unchecked "activate when the computer starts" in the properties menu for the ethernet LAN card (eth0). I don't have a network at home, but had used a network while at an out-of-town office.
Now it doesn't hang for a minute while searching for the network. Thanks for your suggestions. -Elmer E. Dow -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]