THis happens so regularly that it has taken me 8 attempts to get to writing
this post!!


I don't understand that last comment, unless you were interacting
with the web site somehow during the composing phase?

I was meaning that IE became unresponsive at loading the next page about 8
times in a row before I got to this page. I wasn't using OE to access the
newsgroups. I was using Tbird.

When this happens can you use other Internet apps?

Yes, can still check emails



I think it would be useful to know details about your link too.

Sorry not too sure what you mean about my link?



I'm crossposting this to a networking newsgroup for you OS
in case those more familiar with it wish to add their ideas.

I appreciate your help thank you Robert.

Geoff