On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:07:25 -0400 Brian McKee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > On 17-Apr-08, at 10:31 AM, Celejar wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I find myself in a bizarre networking predicament. > [...] > > > > I) Use static network configuration, rather than DHCP, for edith. > > The > > problem is that edith needs to get my ISP's nameservers from gwen, > > which normally occurs through DHCP. Several sub-solutions: > > A) Hard code the nameservers, and hope they don't change. The > > drawback to this approach is obvious; hope isn't a valid substitute > > for > > correctness. > > > I'd do that, and add an additional name server or two (like OpenDNS, > or your ISP's competition's name server) to the list, on the off > chance they do get changed. I don't know your ISP, but mine has > used the same three IP addresses for DNS for many years now.... (and > if you're in the north-east of North America I'd be happy to give > them to you - they've been very reliable) Thanks. I may try this. If I do, I'll probably give OpenDNS's a try; thanks for your offer. > It's simple, and not prone to breakage > > My 2c > > Brian Celejar -- mailmin.sourceforge.net - remote access via secure (OpenPGP) email ssuds.sourceforge.net - A Simple Sudoku Solver and Generator -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
