[SLUG] Debian help please

[Mark Brier (Lists)]

Pete Redwood wrote:
> Hi folks
> Back on list after a year or so absence.
> 
> Just loaded Debian 'etch' onto my Toshiba Satelite laptop via 'netinstall'. No 
> problem. I can download any new programs with 'aptitude', Sound Juicer finds 
> CD tracks from the internet no problem but ----- Epiphany, Evolution, Ice 
> Weasel and Liferea all report "Unable to contact network" or similar 
> messages. Have checked all the settings and all appear to be ok. What am I 
> missing? I am using broadband via D-Link G064AT router (hardwired). 
> 
> SuSE 10.2 has worked perfectly with no modification of settings. Just felt 
> like a change. I seem to remember having the same problem trying to 
> install 'sarge' on the main computer but gave up and installed SuSE instead.

Is it possible there is a wrongly-configured proxy?

Clearly you can 'reach' the net (try pinging from a terminal to make sure)



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