Saturday, January 26, 2013

This webpage is not available


I see this all day, every day and also now it haunts me in my dreams::


This webpage is not available
The server at www.google.com can't be found, because the DNS lookup failed. DNS is the network service that translates a website's name to its Internet address. This error is most often caused by having no connection to the Internet or a misconfigured network. It can also be caused by an unresponsive DNS server or a firewall preventing Google Chrome from accessing the network.
Here are some suggestions:
  • Reload this webpage later.
  • Check your Internet connection. Restart any router, modem, or other network devices you may be using.
  • Check your DNS settings. Contact your network administrator if you're not sure what this means.
  • Try disabling network prediction by following these steps: Go to the Chrome menu > Settings > Show advanced settings... and deselect "Predict network actions to improve page load performance." If this does not resolve the issue, we recommend selecting this option again for improved performance.
  • Add Google Chrome as a permitted program in your firewall's or antivirus software's settings. If it is already a permitted program, try deleting it from the list of permitted programs and adding it again.
  • If you use a proxy server, check your proxy settings or contact your network administrator to make sure the proxy server is working. If you don't believe you should be using a proxy server, adjust your proxy settings: Go to Applications > System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies and deselect any proxies that have been selected.
Error 105 (net::ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED): Unable to resolve the server's DNS address.


I'd like to propose this alternate version, with thanks and apologies to Beetle Bailey:

This #@$**! webpage is not available
The server at THE ENTIRE INTERNET can't be found, because the tiny pipe that brings internet access to ASYV is all choked up.  This error is most often caused by having no connection to the Internet or a misconfigured network. It can also be caused by moving dead smack to the middle of Africa and relying on very limited infrastructure, but assuming you will be able to function as you did at home.  This condition might persist for 5 more seconds or 5 more days.  
Here are some suggestions:
  • Reload this webpage later.  Click reload incessantly.  The harder you click, the more we know you mean it.
  • Try to guess how long the power will be out.
  • Move back to a more developed nation.
  • Check your Internet connection. Glare at the 4 rings of connectivity shining back at you. Restart your kettle and make some more Quality Rwandan Tea.
  • Check your DNS settings. Contact your Deo if you're not sure what this means.  I'm sure the thousandth person telling him the internet is down won't irritate him at all.
  • Try to avoid murderous rage by following these steps: Go to Rubona > Storefront > Purchase warm Coke and amandazi… 
  • If you use a proxy server, check your proxy settings again and again and again like a high school senior checks the mailbox for college acceptance letters.
Error 155 (net::ERR_USER_FRUSTRATED_BEYOND_ALL_TOLERANCE): Unable to resolve the server's DNS address.

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