Netscape errors and locking

[dgoldman at hulaw1.harvard.edu]

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On Sun, 8 Sep 1996, S. M. S. wrote:

> We have recently encountered a problem on the Internet - our Netscape
> browser (2.02 & 2.02 final versions) has been locking up on us if one stops
> using the browser for more than a few minutes.  Also, we have been getting
> "socket not connected" error messages when attempting to click on some links
> or submit queries using a form (one of our patrons got this yesterday trying
> to do a search in MorningStar Mutual Funds Online, which had been working in
> the past).  
> I've not seen this error before a few weeks ago - what does it mean?  Is it
> the new replacement for "Failed DNS lookup" which we haven't got for awhile?  
> 
> Also, what would make Netscape lockup suddenly - you lose the mouse cursor,
> keyboard control, everything.  You can do a CNTL+ALT+DEL but end up having
> to reboot.
> 
> Anybody got any ideas?
> 
> Susan Sansenbaugher
> System Operator
> Westerville Public Library
> ssansenb at delnet.net
> 
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