> I used wine program loader to install Yahoo Messenger 10. When I log on to the IM a window opens that says unable to connect because of my Internet connection. There is a troubleshoot button on this window, but clicking it only makes my PC freeze up. My Ethernet connection to my DSL works for all other applications. > Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. > JB Wilson Your going to need to post terminal output before anyone can really help. http://wiki.winehq.org/FAQ#head-a37de3282d447376d2220d20a278ae52258551a4 Also for this type of application you may want to consider one of the many linux native messenger applications. John