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From: Jacob Smith <jsmith@coolbluei.com>
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Subject: Re: Setting up a DNS server
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>Hi, I am interested in setting up my DNS server with freebsd
too.  However,
>I am on DSL and my ip is static for only as long as I leave my server on.
>(usually my ip stays for about 2 weeks)  Is this sufficient to serve as a
>DNS server?

In my very humble opinion, no. 

You might want to look at something like http://www.tzo.com.

Jake Smith


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