[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?

Also, are you using a Mozilla based browser (firefox, epiphany, etc)?

And, are other, non Mozilla browsers faster on the slow sites?
(try Opera, or konqueror)

 - BS