[wplug] Network delays

[John Strange]

I would guess it's trying to resolve your hostname, make sure you have
your hosts file updated with your current ip address.

- John

On Wed, 2003-05-14 at 11:13, Weber, Larry A wrote:
> I have a PC running Redhat 8.0 connected to an office network.
> Occassionally I have to disconnect and using a crossover cable use the eth0
> port to Telnet to an embedded Linux system.  When I have the office network
> cable disconnected and try to open a terminal window (Gnome) there is a long
> time delay before the terminal window opens.  Minutes.  Since this does not
> occur when I am connected to the network I assume that the network
> connection is being checked.  Is there anyway to avoid this delay without
> disabling the office network settings?
> 
> -laweber
> 
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