Re: Can't Access GNU and Debian ftp sites

[Tom Hart]

Matt,

Matt Grant wrote:
> Hey Tom,
>
> Could you double check your GNU/Linux's ifconfig settings and your
> pfinet settings on GNU/Hurd. I did a reinstall yesterday, I used
> a tarball dated gnu-20020816.tar.gz and my machine is fine on the network.
> I use a fixed IP addr. tho.

My ifconfig on GNU/Linux still displays the same values I passed to pfinet.

> My reasoning is you, might have a stale dhcp addr and your isp may 
> give you a new one if you mess around with the dhcp client on GNU/Linux
> a little. I'm sorry I don't know the dhcp client commands to release 
> and renew your address. 

No, the university leases IP addresses for about a week at a time.

Maybe I've messed something up with my configuration. I should check 
this out with my sysadmin. =)

> This is the only thing I can think of atm(without my first gallon of coffee).

I'll take this opportunity to pump Fair Trade coffee 
(http://www.equalexchange.com/). =)

Thanks, Matt.


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