SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes : Dream Machine ( Build your own PC ) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: aldrums who wrote (10888)5/15/2000 9:57:00 PM
From: Dave Bissett  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 14778
 
I ALWAYS get that "work offline" or "try again" thing when I start EI, and hit "try again" to connect. Once I got SWB tech support and mentioned this.....seemed they'd heard of the problem but had no idea how to fix it....they also don't like helping with browser issues much. They recommended Netscape, which I installed but it doesn't solve much. SWB has preloaded links to their various sites tho, including support, and I think that's the reason they recommend it. Otherwise, performance is about the same. I'll look at SystemMechanic.

Dave



To: aldrums who wrote (10888)5/17/2000 1:42:00 PM
From: pae  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 14778
 
I have seen this pause also (using a cable modem). After discussing with a tcp/ip networking pro, my understanding is this: your timeout is faster than the DNS can respond. But by the time your second request gets in, the address is cached by your ISP and you get success.

Used to get this with dialup also, but much slower. ;)

pae


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News