From: Gordon@leaf.net.nz   
      
   On 2025-09-08, Jeff Layman  wrote:   
   > Anyone else having a problem trying to download the latest firmware update?   
   > linux-firmware 20240318.git3b128b60-0ubuntu2.17   
   >   
   > This times out with an error message to "Check your internet   
   > connection". It fails with two different laptops using two different   
   > sources  - default and a local mirror.   
      
   The internet is going slowly at times and in places. Been that way for a   
   good week now.   
      
   Do the old ping google.com and  it is usually good. Normal service resumes   
   in a wee/short/longer than usual.   
      
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