Synaptec connection problem

[Darryl Clarke]

On 5/5/06, John Leonard <johnl119 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi
>
> When I try to upgrade any software I get the
> following:
>
> The repository might be no longer available or could
> not be contacted because of network problems. If
> available an older version of the failed index will be
> used. Otherwise the repository will be ignored. Check
> your network connection and the correct writing of the
> repository address in the preferences. Followed by a
> string of messages like this
> http://gb.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/...y/Release.gpg:
> Could not connect to localhost:80 (127.0.0.1). -
> connect (111 Connection refused)

Did you (mis)configure a proxy in synaptic?

Check the Settings Menu -> Preferences, then the 'Network' tab...

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