On Thu, 4 Oct 2001, Paul Lussier wrote: >>> What was wrong with it? >> >> It is known to give misleading, incomplete, or outright incorrect answers >> in certain failure modes. Since one often uses DNS query tools when >> things are broken, it led to much confusion. > > Then why not fix it?
I dunno. Maybe they figure it has such a bad rep, it would be easier to start over? I didn't write it. :-) > Why "deprecate" a tool which is as old as BIND itself, and which > everyone has become used to using? Because "everyone" knows nslookup is buggy, and shouldn't be used? -- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not | | necessarily represent the views or policy of any other person, entity or | | organization. All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | ********************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the following text in the *body* (*not* the subject line) of the letter: unsubscribe gnhlug **********************************************************
