Fedora Core 2 - Can't get mail, download or browse web pages

Steven P. Ulrick ulrick2 at faith4miracle.org
Thu May 20 08:36:54 UTC 2004


On Thu, 20 May 2004 03:02:50 -0500
"Steven P. Ulrick" <ulrick2 at faith4miracle.org> wrote:

> Hello, Everyone :)

> In summary, the undesirable behavior (FC2) looks like this:
> 1. Fresh install (not an upgrade) of Fedora Core 2.  (I haven't
> applied the updates that are available yet.  From my brief perusal of
> them when I downloaded the FC2 images, I don't think they are related
> to this problem anyway)  In addition, I chose to install Every
> Package. (Over 6 gigabytes)
> 2. Reboot after installation completes, and first thing, try to
> connect to the internet.  No Joy :(  Can't load websites, can't check
> mail.
> 
> Also, as an experiment, I chose to not configure a firewall.  This had
> no effect on the problem.  Still can't load websites or check mail.
> 
> 
> In contrast, I also reinstalled Fedora Core 1 on a separate harddrive
> (right before my reinstall of FC2) and I had the following results
> while attempting to browse the internet:
> 1. Fresh install (not an upgrade) of FC1.  No updates applied.  I
> chose to install Every Package.
> 2. Reboot after installation and attempt to connect to the internet. 
> Full Joy :)  Every browser works, mail works.
> 

> 
> Have a Great Day :)
> Steven P. Ulrick

Hello, Everyone :)
Major OOps :(  I forgot to mention what kind of modem I use: US
Robotics, 56k, internal PCI, v92

Have a Great Day :)
Steven P. Ulrick





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