hi,

>>> ftp to ftp.netbsd.org (for example; it occurs everytime i try to 
>>> access
>>> a system not in my /24) -> one to two minutes pause, then connect;
>>> speed is okay.
>>
>> Is *reverse* DNS, to look up your host name, working?  This will often
>> cause the other side to appear to "hang" for a minute or so.
>
> it _should_ be working since i run a 'faker' dns which is 
> authoritative for my /24. i'll check that after i got my pizza :)
>
> anyway, if it _is_ reverse dns related, am i right assuming there was 
> a change from 1.6.1. to 1.6.2? i remember -current from mid-january 
> not making trouble...

solved. indeed, it is related to reverse DNS.

thanks! seems to me like i should get another coffee =8-)