On Wed, 2003-09-03 at 00:03, NfoCipher wrote: > On Tue, 2003-09-02 at 22:51, Jason Dixon wrote: > > No, really, it _was_ crappy advice. Do you also instruct others to > > install their own POP/SMTP/IMAP server when Hotmail goes down? > > > Depends on the person, but sure I would. People like to make things > work, learn, etc. Most of the people who take the time to install Linux > have things like this in mind. I suggest you stop thinking people are > complete morons and allow them to actually start a service up and learn > something. >
The only problem with that approach is that it could lead to hundreds, thousands, or hundreds of thousands of people running highly exploitable services that they simply don't _need_. ISPs provide DNS service and, in Marc's situation, that is the appropriate solution. I agree with Jason & Ed. However, the local caching nameserver could be an appropriate solution iff the ISP is continuously negligent of DNS service problems and Marc invests the time to learn how to properly secure such a service. Even so, I'd probably switch ISPs before spinning up DNS - no need in paying for service that you're not getting. Until then, I'd say deal with the ISP - maybe open a support ticket, as they may not be aware of the problem. John [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
