On Mon, 2004-05-03 at 06:40, Chadley Wilson wrote: Problem solved, In edit ==> preferences ==> advanced In proxy settings the port number had mysteriously been dropped on all the options except the http entry. Many thanks to all my good friends who responded. Chadley - Linux Rocks Welcome to my world. ****************************************************************** This mail is free for distribution. You are free to - delete it - resend it - use it in anyway that makes you happy. I am not responsible for it or its content due to ignorance. Enjoy the adventures of Linux *******************************************************************