On 11/2/06, Andrew <mr_aprice@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

Could my problem be something like the DNS is not set correctly or Samba is getting involved?

Regards, *Andrew*

I would take a look at the DNS. I has similar problem, when some mistakes were made in the DNS server config, and the reverse lookup failed/delayed. You may see if you can disable reverse lookup for the sshd as well. Check the UseDNS setting in sshd_config. Cheers -- Svetoslav Milenov (Sunny) Even the most advanced equipment in the hands of the ignorant is just a pile of scrap.