> > We use the "hosts" file, not "lmhosts" in our LAN.
>
> That'll work, but when using Windows UNC-style names, the lmhosts file is
> looked at first--if present. If Windows can't find it, it tries the hosts
> file for an FQDN-style name as a substitute (even if the dots don't exist
in
> the name).

True, but since the original posters intention was to use it for FTP, no
UNC-naming is involved and Windows will look at the hosts file.



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