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I was able to get the name caching setup!  It was easier than I thought 
it would be and now my computer is going to site by the domain name 
now!  Thanks a ton!

-Rob

Chris Fowler wrote:

>You could try intalling bind as a caching name server only.  Then point
>your resolv.conf to 127.0.0.1
>
>That is what I do on most of my networks.
>
>
>On Sat, 2004-02-14 at 12:17, Robert Coggins wrote:
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>
>>Hey all,
>>
>>I am using my sprint phone to connect my laptop computer to the 
>>Internet.  I am using device /dev/usb/ttyACM0.  My understanding is that 
>>this is used for usb modems.  Well, I am able to connect to the 
>>network.  I can ping ips all day long. (pretty fast I might add).  I can 
>>also go to websites using the ip.  But, I cannot go/ping anywhere using 
>>a domain name.  I checked the resolve.conf files and the DNS server ips 
>>are being pulled down.  Anyone have an idea as to what I can check 
>>next?  Thanks!
>>
>>-Rob
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