Bug#51543: install gotcha (nameserver)
Goswin Brederlow <goswin.brederlow@student.uni-tuebingen.de> writes:
> Does it actually work when specifying an external nameserver? I tried
Yes.
> that on an install party tree weeks ago and it failed. Because I
> didn´t have time to debug (with people behind me waiting to see a
> Debian installation) I just used the IP. Could be the disks or some
> other error, but I want to let you know anyway.
Hmm... like I said, works for me -- it'sd be helpful to track down
what's not working if indeed it's not working for you.
> Another thing for the network configuration would be to ask for
> frequently used maschines that should be inserted into /etc/hosts, so
> no nameserver lookup is needed for them. For 3-6 systems networks a
> nameserver might be overkill.
Huh-- kinda blue sky -- you could file a separate wishlist bug if you
really think that's necessary...
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.....Adam Di Carlo....adam@onShore.com.....<URL:http://www.onShore.com/>
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