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I have been trying to d/load adobe acrobat,but every time I try I get "msg server not found".the same thing happens when I try to find the hewlett packard site to update printer drivers.It has happened on a couple other sites also. My computer is a Gateway it has 400mhz cpu,60gb/hd,320mb pc100sdram,and am connected to internet by optonline cable.This is very frustrating. Thanks for any help/suggestions

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