Re: [BLUG] Intrepid login at ivy tech problems

On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 10:43 PM, jim marple <jimmarple@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Any sugestions would be greatly appreciated. I really dont want to reinstall
> his laptop with a 8.04 based distro if i dont have to but its looking like
> thats the only fix for now.

The URL for the wireless captive portal ends in a .local address.
Avahi (zero-configuration networking) prevents DNS lookups to this
.local address. The quick fix on the client end is to stop the Avahi
service:

sudo /etc/init.d/avahi-daemon stop

Or you can prevent the service from starting if you aren't using it
(most people shouldn't need it).

If you have trouble, please stop by the CTS helpdesk in room B203 or
email me at kratclif@ivytech.edu.

Good luck!

Kevin

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Kevin Ratcliff
Computer & Technology Services
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Voice: (812) 330-6083
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