On Sun 28 Jan 2007 21:38, John Andersen wrote: > > - is it permissable to enter TWO domains and two sets of DNS > > numbers > > > > in /etc/resolv.conf ?? > > > > > > thanks > > It may be permissable but bear in mind that the DNS nameservers > are not used like you might expect. > > Only AFTER the first nameserver times out or actively refuses > connection will the second one be tried. If the first name server is > available the second third, etc. will never be used. > > So using one name server from each provider is usually sufficient. > > I'm not sure about the domains bit, I think they are only used > to tack on to host names that do not contain a domain. Someone > is sure to correct me on this point if I am wrong. _____________
Good to know - thanks :) best __ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
