From: Mike N. 

On Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:22:37 -0800, "Rich"  wrote:

> Try unplugging the network cable.  It's more effective than null routes.  No
connection to spider solitaire either way.

  This can be misleading - that allows apps to directly query the state of
the network connection - there is no reason to attempt a connection if the
cable is unplugged.    When it's connected, the phone-home apps all come
alive.

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