[ltp] Apache Error: Cannot find localhost in Offline Mode

[Mario Theodoridis]

On Tuesday 30 October 2007 13:34:57 Jeffrey Franc-Law wrote:
> Encountered a very embarrassing problem at a business meeting today.  I
> was there to show-off my web based simulation software but.....
> 
> Using Suse 10.2/apache/mysql/php.  Machine is X60. I use either
> localhost or 127.0.0.1 to access the local apache server.  Today, if
> found that if i am NOT connected to the internet, then I am unable to
> reach localhost or 127.0.0.1 via web browser. If i connect to the
> internet it works, if I disconnect it stops working.  Firefox and
> Konquerer just state "Firefox is currently in offline mode and can't
> browse the Web."
> 
> I am able to ping localhost or 127.0.0.1 either offline or online.
> 
> I assume I have some problem with apache configuration.  Google search
> revealed nothing helpful.
> 
> Any thoughts?

I wonder if apache is trying to do reverse look ups.

mario;>