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[Mikkel L. Ellertson]

Anne Wilson wrote:
> On Thursday 27 August 2009 18:09:04 Brian Bentley wrote:
>> I have ubuntu 8.1 on my laptop and installed fedora 11 on my desktop. I
>> checked all my settings on fedora against ubuntu and they are the same.
>> fedora says there is a connection but firefox says it is unable to locate
>> the server and system update says problem connecting to software source. is
>> there a command I can issue in the terminal that will allow internet
>> access. I am not real famlar with terminal commands. Thanks
> 
> Are you using a cabled or wireless connection?  Do you let the modem/router 
> tell your hardware what address to use?
> 
> Info like this makes it easier for us to give you straightforward 
> instructions.
> 
> Anne
> 
First, the post needs a better subject. The only reason I noticed it
was because Ann posted to it.

Besides what Ann asked for, could you post the contents of
/etc/resolv.conf?

Depending on your answers, there will probably be more questions.

Mikkel
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