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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.
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 Good to know - thanks  :)


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