03-28-2002
Re: Linux got slower
Quote:
Originally posted by lancest
As I stated before DSL reports speed test does not really show any difference in speed between Mandrake and Windows. However I went and installed Suse 7.1 and got the same result:
I wait 5 seconds for a web page to load on Linux, but with 2000 it takes around 2 seconds. Every single time! Starting to think its my Netgear NIC cards. Different machines. How can I adjust this? Gong to try R.H. 7.2 next.
Just a guess here, but are you sure your /etc/resolv.conf file is properly configured for your DNS servers? Usually, when I see this problem, its because there is a bad nameserver listed there (usually at the top), so all DNS requests first go to this incorrect server before going to the correct one(s).
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nisd_resolv
rpc.nisd_resolv(1M) rpc.nisd_resolv(1M)
NAME
rpc.nisd_resolv - DNS service daemon for NIS
SYNOPSIS
file_descriptor]] transport] program_number]
DESCRIPTION
is an auxiliary process which provides DNS forwarding service for NIS hosts requests. The process is started by (NIS server) when invoked
with the option. It requires the file to be set up for communication with a DNS nameserver. The utility can be used to verify communica-
tion with a DNS nameserver. See resolv.conf(4) and nslookup(1).
Although it is not recommended, can also be started independently with the following options.
Options
Uses the specified file descriptor for service
Runs in foreground.
Uses the specified transient program
number for RPC service procedure.
Uses the specified transport.
Operates in verbose mode.
Sends output to:
Operates in verbose mode.
Sends output to stdout.
AUTHOR
was developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
FILES
resolver configuration file.
SEE ALSO
nslookup(1), ypserv(1M), resolv.conf(4), ypfiles(4).
rpc.nisd_resolv(1M)