Cannot connect to Software Update & Safari can't find server

iMac G4 Flat Panel 800MHz
Tiger 10.4.11
DSL/ ATT Yahoo
I can't connect to Software Update. Also:
Safari 3.1.2 can't connect to internet, instead I get the following in browser- "Safari can’t open the page... because it could not connect to the server"
Other browsers likewise can't connect, except Firefox 2. which does connect with no trouble.
I have tried various "fixes" suggested elsewhere, without success. If you have any idea what it may be and how to fix, you will be 'friend forever' Thanks in advance.

I had this same problem and solved it by unchecking "web proxy". The trouble is, it gets checked again without me doing anything. This happens repeatedly, even if the setings are locked.
Any ideas?

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Error message, "safari can't find server"

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Ok. Let's now create you a new location and see if that fixes it:
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Fingers crossed! This should now work...
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I understand that you are having issues with connecting to the internet from your iMac. Here is an article that will help you troubleshoot these issues:
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I'm on a imac running OSX 10.3.9. I can't open a specific web page I need for work. I believe the problem started after installing the lasted update. When I try to connect to "aphotoarts.com" it get a message -safari can't find the server. I've reset safari, cleared cache, empty cookies and safari preference, and installed the lasted java and safari updates. Closed down and waited 2 min. before rebooting. I know the server is up and running, talked to my ISP comcast, reported bug to Apple, spoke with administrator of the web site, I don't know what else to try. I need to access that web page for work. Any one got any ideas? I would really appreciate some advice.
imac Mac OS X (10.3.9)

hi there, I just figured I would chime is, as I also have comcast, I can not open any of the links posted in here and figured I may save you some further aggravation. I have been having a ton of issues since I updated with a ton of different sites, including total connection lose. It is the same scenerio everyday at least a half dozen times. Unplu modem, then router, then power supply to both, then start plugging back in starting with the modem, till the first 3 lights are lite, then router etc..They are notorious for this stuff, and they stink big time. It actuall took one of my macs down a few years ago, I had my stuff to sync automatically, so it kept trying to reach a server that was not there. Turns out they were changing their server, and never said a word. I actually saw like 3 trucks a few houses away working on the lines at the time, of course they said there was no problem. Whatever you do, do not have them trouble shoot while you are the phone with them, I did that once, never again. They loused it up worse. Sure do wish there was another cable company for internet.

"Safari can't find server" 98% of time, using EDGE

Then I reboot, and it works. Until, that is, I turn the phone off. Next time I try to load a web site, same thing... "Safari can't find the server" message.
Is this a problem with my phone, or AT&T?
Thanks.

I get the dreaded "Server Unavailable" message too about 50-60% of the time.
Only since switching to 2.0. The iPhone was flawless under 1.0.
Any thoughts?

Safari 'Can't find server' and Cache crash

I've upgraded to Lion on my Macbook Pro and Macbook Air.
On both of them, I'll quite regularly get the 'Safari can't find the server' page on big sites, like Google, BBC and rather infuriatingly, several times just now when trying to access Apple Discussions.
I tried clearing the cache on my Macbook Pro, but Safari then hangs and refuses to respond. The cache clears okay on my Air.
Any suggestions?

HI,
Open DNS Free / Basic should help that.
Simple process at no cost.
Carolyn

Cannot connect to Software Update or iTunes store

When i launch software update the blue par goes up like 0% and stays there for about 10 minutes and a error message comes up saying, cannot connect and links me through to diagnostics.. My diagnostics are fine and i can browse fine. But still it doesnt work. It is the same situation for the iTunes store..
Im running Leopard 10.5.1
PLEASE help!

I'm having the same issue. I start up Software Update and it seems to start, then hangs for a half hour or more (I cancelled out after 30 minutes).
I'm guessing this might have something to do with all the updates they're releasing today, but it's still frustrating.

Cannot connect to; Software Update, iTunes or the Mac App Store.

I updated to Lion on launch day and had problems with Software Update, iTunes and the Mac App Store connecting to the internet.
I was completely connected to the interent, so people told me to wait it out as the servers were probably struggling.
However, it's been two weeks and I still get this message:
It's the same with iTunes as well as the mac app store.
I'm at a loss as I can't update my computer.
Anyone else have the same problem?

same problem here
This solution work fine with me :
1. Systems Preferences -> Network
2. Under "Wi-Fi", click on the "Advanced" button.
3. Under the "DNS" tab, add the Google Public DNS - 8.8.8.8
4. Click OK, then click Apply.
5. Turn WiFi OFF, then turn it back ON again.
source : http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1192126

Safari Can't Find Server But I Have an Internet Connection

Hello and thank you for your help ahead of time,
My current situation is extremely frustrating, especially considering I have a background in computer diagnostics and repairs.
After upgrading to the new Safari 4.0 I have been having random connection outages that last about 5 minutes before the issue repairs itself. What happens is, despite me being connected to the internet and other programs actively downloading files/mail messages, I displays a message that it cannot connect to the server of any site. It is completely random and has nothing to do with my router, it is most defintley something on my mac. It is ubsurdly frustrating because I will click a read link then the message will display and I will have to wait 5 minutes before I can open a webpage. Same thing happens occasionally on FireFox but not nearly as bad as on Safari. All this leads me to beleive it is something with my TCP/IP settings but on a mac i have no idea how to reset those all like I can on a windows.
So, please help!
Thanks

Greetings,
Before I go watch television in ten minutes, have you tried changing your DNS servers to use those from OpenDNS? If not, quit Safari and open System Preferences > Network > Advanced and in the DNS window, enter these two addresses:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
click Apply Now and quit System Preferences.
Restart Safari and test to see if the problem continues. If it does continue, then it could be an issue with your router possibly overheating or needing to be reset by shutting both it and your Mac down for a few minutes, then restarting the router and your Mac.

Software update - where can i find detailed information of changes?

I'd like to have more information about Apple's software updates. Are there any other information available besides the usual "changed this, improved that" - like on http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302822
kind regards,
Hendrik
PowerMac G5, Dual 2 GHz Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Hello Thomas.
I see what you mean. I dont know if National supplies that informatios.
I used "active X scale" in an application where 4 diferent x scales and plots are in use. This property is used to select to what scale you are going to apply the scale properties. It is similar to "Active cursor" to select cursor, "active plot" and "active Y scale".
Hope it helps. Should you need further info, I guess National can supply it.
Alipio
"Qod natura non dat, Salmantica non praestat"

What can I do when iPhoto says it needs an software update but can't find it??

Hi there,
I had issues with the HD from my old Mac mini.
So I installed Mac OS X snow leopard on an external HD.
Next step was installing iPhoto from a cd.
When I try to start it, it says it needs a software update.
Only when I search for it, it says it can't find a software uPdate for iPhoto??
What can I do to solve this problem. I always enjoyed iPhoto and it ***** that I can't use it now
Thanks in advance

Back up your iPhoto library and Download the 9.1 iPhoto update and install it
LN

Safari can't find server (Using Mavericks on MacBook Air)

Hi everyone,
This is my first time on here so please be patient if I sound like a newbie.
As of today, whenever I click on a website, it gives me this message: "Safari can't connect to the server" and the address bar changes to this: http://212.217.2.8:8000
Also, my iphone (connected to the same wifi) does not work either. I can't even load instagram or anything. I've tried the wifi at 2 different locations and it's the same thing each time. I can, however, send and receive email on my laptop.
Also, if I search google, I'm unable to click on any of the results. The same message pops up. For some reason, this website and google work and that's it. (but google is pointless since I can't open any of the search results).
I have no idea why this is happening. Can anyone please help me?

I used the Network Utility App and did the Ping thing that a user named Linc mentioned on a few other threads and these are the results:
Ping has started…
PING www.google.com (173.194.67.103): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=0 ttl=45 time=85.107 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=1 ttl=45 time=86.979 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=2 ttl=45 time=94.312 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=3 ttl=45 time=84.354 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=4 ttl=45 time=86.443 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=5 ttl=45 time=86.088 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=6 ttl=45 time=87.604 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=7 ttl=45 time=86.297 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=8 ttl=45 time=87.843 ms
64 bytes from 173.194.67.103: icmp_seq=9 ttl=45 time=85.738 ms
--- www.google.com ping statistics ---
10 packets transmitted, 10 packets received, 0.0% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 84.354/87.077/94.312/2.613 ms

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