Seems in recent many days that speed is down, with frequent wait, 'server contacted..' Then, a fast xfer to another process and.. more wait. Natch there can be many intermediate limping transistors - but other freq. sites respond ~ normally, in between ZIWE tries.
Just wondering how the stats look at your end, others' experience.
Hmmmm a Mercurial plot gels:
1) You configure this hdwre on Linux, to run mere 6 clients (98 laptops, printer, no web-serve; other minor details)
2) Haul it up here. 3am install in target location.
Take back Proliant with fast-SCSI RAID, maybe redundant PSs and enough fans for a rock star.
Deal?
(3 am time might vary depending upon if the deal is Authorized or not)
Ashton
thinking like Billy n'Bally - know thine enemy