Ok to browse a web site but could not ping it

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Because CNN.COM (like most other commercial sites) blocks pings? MSN.COM
does also, but GOOGLE.COM does not.

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That makes sense, Thanks!
Polaris
Richard G. Harper said:
Because CNN.COM (like most other commercial sites) blocks pings? MSN.COM
does also, but GOOGLE.COM does not.

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Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
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* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
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Polaris said:
Hi:

On my XP machine, I could browse www.cnn.com with IE, but it failed if I
ping www.cnn.com.

Any one can think of why?

Thanks
Polaris
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You're welcome.

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Polaris said:
That makes sense, Thanks!
Polaris
Richard G. Harper said:
Because CNN.COM (like most other commercial sites) blocks pings? MSN.COM
does also, but GOOGLE.COM does not.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Polaris said:
Hi:

On my XP machine, I could browse www.cnn.com with IE, but it failed if I
ping www.cnn.com.

Any one can think of why?

Thanks
Polaris
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