Another thought: I'm no expert, like many on this list, but I wonder if zapping the pram might help with the strange behavior you are having. I know it isn't as important as back in the OS 9 days, but it used to help solve some odd issues and I don't think it would hurt to try it. Keith On Mar 21, 2004, at 1:57 AM, Lacy Kyle wrote: > Just a thought.........Have you made sure there is no other network > activity going on at the same time. One of the biggest culprits are > P2P programs such as Limewire which could be uploading/downloading in > the background with you blissfully unaware and choking up your > network. > > On Sunday, March 21, 2004, at 03:05 am, Cube List wrote: > >> It's always "doing something" now, and telling me all >> about it: Fetching headers, comparing notes with server, deleting >> messages over seven days old... As if I give a rip!... > > Lacy > > > ---------- > Check out the Cube email list FAQ > http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/Cube.html > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <Cube-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <Cube-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <Cube-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your > Mac ISP Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! > http://macinternetaccess.com > > T3Hub | 3 Port USB Hub weighs less than an ounce! > Dr. Bott| <http://www.drbott.com/prod/T3Hub.html> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml > > ADC Extension | Extend the built in cable of your flat panel by 10 ft. > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ADCExtension.html> >