What does your nsswitch.conf file list?
On Tue, 13 Apr 2004 21:53:06 -0600, Shawn wrote:
>Hi gang.
>
>I decided it was about time to install a Linux desktop system, and settled
>on Mandrake 10 Community edition. I was impressed with the install, and the
>overall system seems to be working very well. My hardware was mostly
>detected automagically (except the printer, but set that up afterwards), and
>the performance of the system is very good.
>
>However, for some reason, I'm having problems getting my network config
>setup properly. I have gone through the system configuration tool and
>removed eth0 outright, then added it back in taking care to enter all the
>details properly (I'm not using DHCP) including my default gateway and name
>server (both at 192.168.0.1). However, name resolution constantly fails for
>me. I tried to look through /etc for an appropriate resolv.conf file or
>something similar, but haven't been able to find one. I did find the
>nsswitch.conf file, but didn't see anything in there that would really help
>(not that I fully understand how that file works). My windows installation
>(different hard drive, same box) and my Gentoo server is setup with the same
>info and are able to connect to the Internet fine. I've tried logging in as
>my regular user account, as well as root, and both accounts are affected.
>Any tips or suggestions? I'm sure I've missed something stupid.
>
>Thanks muchly.
>
>Shawn
>
>
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