Hi, I'm a total newbie, I just installed Mandrake 10.0 official (ftp installation) and I have a small problem in that I cannot access certain websites, like mandrake.com (which would be a problem ) hence I cannot install any updates. All it says is "downloading mirror addresses from Mandrakesoft website" forever.
As well Kopete for MSN messenger does not connect.

All other websites seem to work just fine. I'm on a LAN.

Anyone have any idea what is wrong?
Any help appreciated.

Thank you.

Can you use ftp through the fiewall?

Yep, I can access all ftps just fine with a browser.

Access limited when you know you should have it just sounds like a firewall. Maybe linux sights are banned??

Can you get any Mandrake sights?