[BioC] Can't access biomaRt with mysql

[Simon Anders]

HJi Richard,

Richard Pearson wrote:
> I've not been able to access biomaRt using the mysql interface this 
> week. I'm seeing this both in release and devel. Is this a problem at 
> the EBI end? If so, who should I contact?

Have you checked whether the Biomart web site was available while you
had the problems? I'm asking because two hours ago, i.e., when you wrote
your mail, I could not get to the Ensembl web server either, i.e., they
seem to been experiencing problems. At the moment, it works, however.

   Simon