<div class="gmail_quote">On 13 July 2010 23:22, David King <<a href="mailto:linuxman@avoura.com">linuxman@avoura.com</a>> wrote: <blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;"> In my Ubuntu 9.04 installation, just a few days ago, I lost my usage of the internet. I still had internet access. Firstly though, there was a problem with the router, so I tried a friend's router (both Netgear DG834) and the friend's one worked. But in Ubuntu, I could not access any web pages or email. Skype works. I tried using my netbook and that could access web pages okay. So then I booted my main PC into the old installation that I kept there of Ubuntu 8.04, which I am using now. And in this the internet works just fine, I can access websites and download and send email. But in Ubuntu 9.04, it seems like something is blocking my access. I do not recall installing anything new, although something may have been updated recently. What is the likely cause of the Internet being blocked for websites and email (but not Skype)? David King </blockquote><div>Hello David, My initial thoughts are: 1) You have a proxy set up for firefox and/or for the whole ubuntu system Check System > Preferences > Network Proxy - it should be set to "Direct connection to the Internet" Settings </div></div> 2) Incorrect network / gateway settings (less likely) Check System > Preferences > Network Connections - select your wired connection and select Edit. Check the tab IPv4 -- John Stevenson Lean Agile Consultant / Coach <a href="http://jr0cket.com">jr0cket.com</a> | <a href="http://leanagilemachine.com">leanagilemachine.com</a>