[KLUG Members] slow dns response from Internet stuff

[Bruce Smith]

> I have a new SuSE 9.1 box that I have installed as a workstation.  I
> initially was having major problem with slow startup and slow start
> of programs.  I looked at the DNS and it was not setup good from
> DHCP.  I manually put in the DNS and default gateway information. 
> The startup of the system improved dramatically as did login and
> starting of programs.  When I try to go to somewhere on the Internet
> though it is very slow on the initial connection of new sites.  I am
> not sure how this could still be a DNS issue but am not sure what
> else it could be.  

Are you using a proxy server?  Does the proxy server authenticate?

Are some sites faster than others?  Is www.nytimes.com real slow?

 - BS