Anyone know off hand how much squid can contribute to browsing speed on various platforms due to DNS caching? I just setup a debian system and notice while browsing I had very low BW at times. I suspected it may have been doing lots of DNS lookups since there were lots of long delays ( I guess I could have looked at packet traffic but was too lazy). Anyway, apt-get install on squid and setup iceweasel to use it seems to have done the trick. BW monitor shows I'm getting more throughput and browser responds a lot better. Anyone know off hand what DNS or other caching is on debian by default and where an out-of-the-box squid install is likely to fix anything? Thanks. Note: hotmail is now unusable for TEXT, I am moving to marchywka@xxxxxxxxx or also use marchywka@xxxxxxxxxx Thanks. NEVER USE HOTMAIL, EVER Mike Marchywka 586 Saint James Walk Marietta GA 30067-7165 415-264-8477 (w)<- use this 404-788-1216 (C)<- leave message 989-348-4796 (P)<- emergency only marchywka@xxxxxxxxxxx Note: If I am asking for free stuff, I normally use for hobby/non-profit information but may use in investment forums, public and private. Please indicate any concerns if applicable. _________________________________________________________________ Get gifts for them and cashback for you. Try Bing now. http://www.bing.com/shopping/search?q=xbox+games&scope=cashback&form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_Shopping_Giftsforthem_cashback_1x1