> On Sun, 2002-12-22 at 18:48, Rommell Barcela wrote: > > and btw, i dont like the thought or running services that my ISP > provides for me. i might think of doing that [setting up a nameserver] > when i already see the need - like when i'm always online and want an > efficient means of name resolution within my network (which i dont have > now) as well as to the outside world. > > and that task would be another learning experience which i would want to > undertake, as well as master. but then i have no need yet for running my > own nameserver so i wont. ;)
Using your ISP's dns is good, but having your own dnscache is much better. I just put my dnscache (djbdns' dnscache) in my primary nameserver and put the isp's dns server in my secondary nameserver. -- Jimmy Lim Operation & Support Team Leader Tricom _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
