-> -> One diagnostic that might have helped you catch this is: -> -> dig @server_ip some.domain.name -> -> testing each server_ip from your /etc/resolv.conf individually. -> -> -- -> Les Mikesell Yup, that and although I don't know if it is as effective or helpful as it used to be for me, you could consider and do this from bash shell too... telnet nameserveripaddress 53 - rh -- Robert - Abba Communications Computer & Internet Services (509) 624-7159 - www.abbacomm.net