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From: Gerd Knops <gerti@bitart.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 18:30:55 -0500
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Subject: What does the ::1 do in the /etc/hosts sample?
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Hi,

In various files in FreeBSD4, such as the /etc/hosts sample, I see ::1  
constructs. Could someone please point me to where these are  
documented?

Thanks

Gerd


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