On 29 Mar 2005, at 02:19, John Lyon wrote: > Are you networked at home any differently that you are networked in > other > locations? (I.E. - are you using wired Ethernet at work and wireless > Ethernet at home?) That might suggest a problem with your network > interface. Everything is wired. At home I use a dynamic IP with the cable modem (from NTL), at work I use a fixed IP address. The instability happened also right after switching from the home dynamic IP address to the same IP but going through a proxy server (fo have access to scientific journals) > What else could be different between your home and your other > locations? > Power source? Is power flakey at home? Actually at home I use the 45W (am I correct) power supply from my ex-TiBook, while at work I use the AlBook adaptor. But if that is the cause the instability should be seen regardless if I'm connected Silvo Silvo Conticello Albook 17" 1.5GHz/1.5Gb RAM/80Gb HD/OS10.3.8 iMac 1GHz/500Mb Ram/80Gb HD/OS10.3.8/17" display Cambridge UK