On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 09:51:16 -0700, Brenden T. <brenden@rcsis.com> wrote: > > How do I install a package from a file? I can't figure it out. Help > please... I think 'dpkg -i' is what you're looking for. dpkg -i <package.deb> But your problem in general, you don't need bind to resolve on the local host, you need to edit /etc/resolv.conf with your local DNS servers, and then you should be able to look up names... Best wishes, Sid