[Lunar-bugs] Problems retrieving modules

[Kok, Auke]

Lunar bug reports list wrote:
> Lunar tools times out, unable to connect to ftp port when retrieving
> most modules.  This began at least 4 months ago.  wget establishes the
> connection and path.  If the module actually exists on that server, it
> returns the module size, then times out on the PASV command, unable to
> connect.   Multiple sites and modules involved, including gnu, gnome,
> and lunar.  If the module doesn't exist on that server, it returns
> "done" for the size and then times out on the PASV command.  Affects
> both lunar 1.62 and 1.64, lunar and theedge coretools.  While it is
> timing out, I can cut and paste the same URL into links or firefox and
> retrieve the module (if it exists on that server).  Doesn't seem to
> matter whether portmapper is running or not.  Also, behavior is the same
> whether using a lan or wireless connection to my broadband router.  Used
> to work OK.


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