Re: Pinging locahost fails

From: Michael Marsh (michael.a.marsh_at_gmail.com)
Date: 01/31/05

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    On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:27:24 +0800, CN <cnliou9@fastmail.fm> wrote:
    > I encounter a very strange problem - failing to see localhost. Hence I
    > can't telnet, ftp, reach http server from this same machine. However,
    > this box is able to reach the outside world and vice versa.
    >
    > Why this problem and how to fix? Please!

    What does /sbin/ifconfig say? Is lo up? If not, try "/sbin/ifup lo". 

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