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From: kenneth.furge@ehusa.[NO_SPAM].com (Kenneth Furge)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: resolv.conf/named Question
Date: 16 Jun 1997 13:00:16 GMT
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Sure, have your resolv.conf point to yourself!

- K.C.

In article <5nv4bo$lob@netaxs.com>, heller@socko.cdnow.com says...
>
>
>   Simple question that I can't seem to find an answer to.
>
> If I'm running named, should I have a resolv.conf file?
> I remember reading somewhere that you shouldn't have resolv.conf if you
> are running named.
>
> On 2.1.7.1 running PPP, if I remove resolv.conf and startup the machine,
> the boot sequence hangs when starting sendmail ( sometimes ), I hit control
> c and continue with the boot, but networking is a bit messed up. 
>
> 
>  Karl