I'm a recent Mac convert, though I grew up on a Performa box. I'm pretty computer literate, though I'm not very familiar with UNIX.
Anyway, my issue: I've just recently started having a problem with my network connection. I can't pinpoint the exact day that it started, but I want to say that it's been about a week now. I am unable to use Software Update to connect and check for updates. It times out and gives me error 1001 (could not connect). The same for the iTunes Music Store: after a good few minutes, I get a timeout error 3256. Another related symptom is my RSS screensaver (I use the requisite CNN feed) - it hasn't updated since Jan. 23.
The weird part is that I can connect to the web just fine. All my VNC, FTP, etc protocols going through other ports work flawlessly. I'm connecting through a wireless router into a DSL box. Everyone else on my network (who run XP) have no problems as well.
I've deleted my Software Update plists, no success. Like I said, I can still get all my truly essential data through the web (email, ftp, etc) but I don't know how much longer I can live without the ITMS! Plus, I really hate it when stuff just doesn't work right.
Let me know what you think and any solutions you might have in mind. Really appreciate your help -- this looks like a really great site.
Anyway, my issue: I've just recently started having a problem with my network connection. I can't pinpoint the exact day that it started, but I want to say that it's been about a week now. I am unable to use Software Update to connect and check for updates. It times out and gives me error 1001 (could not connect). The same for the iTunes Music Store: after a good few minutes, I get a timeout error 3256. Another related symptom is my RSS screensaver (I use the requisite CNN feed) - it hasn't updated since Jan. 23.
The weird part is that I can connect to the web just fine. All my VNC, FTP, etc protocols going through other ports work flawlessly. I'm connecting through a wireless router into a DSL box. Everyone else on my network (who run XP) have no problems as well.
I've deleted my Software Update plists, no success. Like I said, I can still get all my truly essential data through the web (email, ftp, etc) but I don't know how much longer I can live without the ITMS! Plus, I really hate it when stuff just doesn't work right.
Let me know what you think and any solutions you might have in mind. Really appreciate your help -- this looks like a really great site.