[ale] Routing slow on certain sites

[esoteric at 3times25.net (Geoffrey)]

Jim Seymour wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I am using my Debian Sarge box as a router for a WinXP box. What would
> cause the WinXP box to not be able to load certain sites (aol.com, etc.)
> when I can hop right over to the Debian box and access without problem.
> Most of the sites seem to pose no problem for the Win box. I do not see
> any access denied messages from the firewall and pinging them from the
> Win box works fine. I have tried DNS manually as well as pulling it
> from the Debian box. Any ideas appreciated. This is on a static dsl
> connection if that helps any.

What kind of message pops up in the browser?  What browser are you using 
  on the win box?

I'd at least try another browser on the win box.

It could be problems with internet exploder if you're using it.  Could 
be plain old Microsoft hegemony. :)

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Until later, Geoffrey