Yes, it is an FAQ. Make your Linux box a DNS server for all the local
requests that are being generated.
e.
On Tue, Apr 21, 1998 at 09:20:36PM +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> This is probably a FAQ, but I have been unable to find any information to
> help me, so I am writing to you as a last resort.
>
> I have a Linux box (Running RedHat 5.0) which I wish to have connect to
> the internet on demand. I am running ip-masquerading, and I have a couple
> of Windows 95 workstations that will cause most of the actuall internet
> trafic. I am also running Samba, and Sendmail.
>
> The problem I am having is that Samba, Sendmail, and the Windows 95
> stations themselves seem to be producing DNS requests almost all the time,
> causing the link to go up when it is not really needed.
>
> I considered (And actually tried) ignoring all nameserver trafic, but then
> the link never goes up as most client programs need to perform a DNS
> lookup before proceding to the actual content of the transaction.
>
> The main problem is that I am in the UK where phone calls are still very
> expensive, and I would like to limit connect time as much as posible.
>
> What I would like to know is, has anyone ever had this problem (Am I just
> being stupid and missing something obvious?). If there is a solution,
> could someone let me know please?
>
> Adrian Hungate
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