My bad guys, wasn't thinking. Yes, HOSTS file is used DNS.
The HOSTS file CAN be a static replacement for DNS (although, I sure
wouldn't want to do that), didn't mean that it would take its place
entirely. It should only be used when you need to resolve a very few names
that are not likely to change addresses.
Hope I didn't cause confusion.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Len Conrad" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 1:10 PM
Subject: Re: [IMail Forum] is there a FAQ on Relaying / Locking down?
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> >IP address. The HOSTS file is a static replacement for DNS
>
> uh, not a replacement, it's one of a chain of sources used by the OS
> to resolve ip and hostname queries.
>
> >and is used if your system cannot resolve the name by any other means.
>
> It's used first, not last, before DNS.
>
> Len
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