Re: [expert] kppp prevents other X apps from opening

[John Aldrich]

On Sun, 09 Apr 2000, you wrote:
> It solves the *symptom*, but there's a reason that function was put into
> kppp to begin with, namely to allow IP applications relying on reverse
> lookup to function properly.
>
Such as? I don't use a modem for my internet, so I'm unaware of any problems
with turning OFF the "autoconfigure hostname." Please enlighten me as to what
problems you encounter after turning it off.
        John