Internet ‘Black holes’

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You’re pounding the keyboard, double-clicking away, sighing and grumbling, but to no avail: That devilish little hourglass icon refuses to give way to the Web site you’re trying to reach. Most Internet users have encountered trouble reaching online destinations, but they often attribute the problem to their wireless network cutting out or a server momentarily going down.

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maybe that explains the lack of postings around here.

 

[Nixy]

Les and I couldn't reach here or Xibase for a VERY VERY long time one time...we were both with the same ISP.

 

[Inkara1]

How fitting... link partially loads, then stalls while "Waiting for www.livescience.com..."

OK, now it loaded.

 

[Luis G]

but they often attribute the problem to their wireless network cutting out or a server momentarily going down.

Or ISP problems or to routing problems.