I have the strangest network problem with SuSE and a Dell Optiplex G110 slimline desktop PC. Is anyone using SuSE on one of these? The trouble is that the network card stops responding to outside requests after about 15 minutes. When it first comes up, I can ping it, bring up the default web page, ssh, etc. However, after a short time, no pings, no web page, no ssh. Funny thing is that if I log onto the machine, it can still ping out and access the network. There are no error messages in the boot log or messages log. The PC has no firewall. The problem happens with the integrated 3Com NIC, which was then replaced with a 3Com 3C905B in the PCI slot, then replaced with an Intel Etherexpress Pro 100 in the PCI slot. Same problem. This seemed to eliminate any issue with the drivers. Then, I upgraded the BIOS to the latest (A08), turned off all peripherals, and all power management in the BIOS. Same problem. Then, I booted SuSE with "apm=off acpi=off". Same problem. I googled for similar issues and searched the SBD and Dell forums. No luck. I have exhausted all my resources. The only thing left to try is Deadrat or other distro. All suggestions appreciated. Best Regards, Keith -- LPIC-2, MCSE, N+ Right behind you, I see the millions Got spam? Get spastic http://spastic.sourceforge.net