> This doesn't look like a problem with DNS. > > But what could it be? Does /etc/hosts begin thus? 127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost 127.0.1.1 mycomputer.invalid mycomputer If so, try commenting the 2nd line. Regards, ... p. crawford _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live helps you keep up with all your friends, in one place. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9660826