On Thu, 7 Jan 1999, Andrew Ivanov wrote: > Basicly, if I try to open any application, I will have a 30 second delay > between typing it in and actual execution. During all that time CPU is > mostly idle, at least 85%+. Top shows no programs using extra resources. > Even xterm takes 30+ seconds to open. Telnet/ftp the same. All this > happens only when I am dialed up into my ISP. > As soon as I poff, things go back to normal. > > I recompiled a kernel a couple of times, that didnt do any good. > What else can I do?
Random guess: how long does an nslookup take? Make sure your own host name (both short and long form) are in the /etc/hosts file. E.g.: 128.239.214.7 hobbes.resnet.wm.edu hobbes The loopback address may be better for you (127.0.0.1). I hope I'm right (for your sake), Brandon +--- ---+ | Brandon Mitchell * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://bhmit1.home.ml.org/ | | Sometimes you have to release software with bugs. - MS Recruiter |
