Slowness connecting to MySQL

Please forgive the crossposting between the two groups. The problem I am
having SEEMS to be a mysql and not a MyODBC problem but I cannot be sure
so I am opening this question to both lists. If I have violated protocol
in doing so, please accept my apologies.

I have MySQL running under Ubuntu Server 8.04. The server is on a
network and is used for a desktop application programmed with Visual
FoxPro running on windows workstations. Everything worked PERFECTLY
until just recently.

Then the client had to reboot the server. There was nothing wrong with
the server, he shut it down because he thought he would have to move the
box. He did NOT move the box, as it turns out, and he turned the box
back on. Ever since then, connecting to the box with the app has been S
L O W. Like 10-20 seconds slow. Since nothing has changed, I cannot
figure out what the heck is going on.

This is a small application with fewer than 5 users. The box is used
ONLY for mysql (and WebMin).

Any ideas on how to debug this would be GREATLY appreciated.

The VERSION variable returns 5.0.51a-3ubuntu5.4

Thank you in advance and my apologies again if I have violated protocol.



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