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Re: [Re: Dynamic IP]

From: Dan Langille <dan.langille_at_dvl-software.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 10:00:44 +1200
Message-id: <3728d68c.70f0.0@actrix.gen.nz>

>"Dan Langille"<dan.langille@dvl-software.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm running a DNS server and I have to tell Internic about the change in

>IP....
>> and we all know how long *that* takes!
>
>Well I run my own server and my own domain and I really
>can't understand what you are talking about with this
>Internic thing, they delegate, I'm in control.

My domain is registered with Internic. For example, freebsddiary.org. The
name server for that site is listed as my box. If the IP of that box changes,
I have to tell Internic. Otherwise the DNS breaks.

Or have I misunderstood how DNS works?
Dan LangilleThe FreeBSD Diary - http://www.freebsddiary.com/freebsd
The Racing System - http://www.racingsystem.com/racingsystem.htm
NZ FreeBSD User Group - http://www.nzfug.nz.freebsd.org

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