> Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 16:11:46 +0700
> From: Eko Priono <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: DOS browser with DHCP support?
> I'm just wondering, while my ISP was generous enough to provide a properly
> configured BOOTP server, what about another ISPs? DHCP is a newer
> protocol, so it's quite logical that sooner or later it will become the ultimate
> choice; while BOOTP either not supported or not properly configured. So, why
> not adapting our DOS internet apps to accept DHCP?
I'm really in the dark about exactly what these processes ( BOOTP, DHCP )
actually do - but it looks like you're absolutely right about DHCP - and
getting DOS apps that use it will become very important.
US ISPs that offer ADSL ( high speed "always on" connections over standard
copper phone wires ) use DHCP to provide a semi-dynamic IP number which will
stay valid until the ISP server goes down. ( When it comes back up, a
different IP number can be assigned...I think they do this so that no one
will set up internet servers on an ADSL line!)
It is my understanding that cable-modem ISPs also use DHCP - but I'm not
sure.
- John T.
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