Helpful to verify reports of your own downtime, or to double check a downed website you are trying to access.
One of a set of tools we are providing to everyone as a way of saying thank you for being a part of the community.
You don't mention your OS, but this solutions works under Windows NT, 98, 95
http://www.lss.com.au/lss/windows/mf/mf_ins.htm