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Paul wrote:
> A year or so ago I had a problem that might match this description. I
> was using set-default-font in my .emacs, and getting a weird delay.
> Running strace just showed Emacs sitting there doing nothing. The
> relevant bug report is at
> https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/emacs21/+bug/23005/+index. If that's
> what you're getting, you might try the following in your .emacs:
>
> (when (equal window-system 'x)
> (modify-frame-parameters nil '((wait-for-wm . nil)))
> (push '(wait-for-wm . nil) default-frame-alist))
>
I will add this to my emacs. I don't think it's a font issue ... but this
probably will not hurt anything :)
> Alternatively, I've also had problems with Ubuntu (Gnome desktop)
> starting apps in general if there's a DNS problem. For example, if
Ahh. This makes sense.
I'm running a dlink router which has a bad reputation (although it appears
to run just fine for me). However, at times I seem to lose the dns in the
router. A router power on/off seems to fix that. However, I do have to
wonder if the problem might be with my ISP. I'm on a wonky wireless system
which buys a connection (including DNS) from Telus. It might be a good idea
to switch to free-dns (or whatever they are called) for awhile to see if it
makes a difference.
I just had a look with wireshark. Way too much going on to see what the
problem is in an instant. But, between that and really having no problems
since I posted the original question ... I'll just keep my fingers crossed.
Thanks.
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