[ale] Kernel 2.4.x and FTP

[Joseph A. Knapka]

Michael Smith wrote:
> 
> Wasn't something implemented in 2.4 that will only allow you to go to web
> sites or  ftp sites if the site supported a certain protocol.  I remember
> someone mentioning that this option needed to be turned off when you compile
> your 2.4 kernel or you couldn't surf to certain sites.
> 
> Anyone remember this thread of conversation about 2.4?
> 
> I think this could solve your problem.....
> 

Explicit Congestion Notification. 2.4 supports it, many routers
don't; you have to disable it in the kernel to play nice with
everything on the Internet. I don't know how to do that offhand,
but Google is your friend.

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