Michael C. Toren on Wed, 21 Jul 1999 03:36:20 -0400 (EDT)


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Re: [Plug] DNS Hosting...?


> I've been looking into the .us top level domain, and I see it as an
> excellent oppertunity for me to get a domain for free (Yay freeloading ;)).
>  However, I was wondering about the DNS section of the signup form..In
> order to register my domain of choice (I was thinking something along the
> lines of "krell.doylestown.pa.us", I need a primary and secondary DNS
> server, from what I understand.  I'm looking for two, possibly three
> things.  One, is there anyone out there who would be kind enough to be a
> DNS reference if I registered this domain for no charge,

Yes, there are individuals who are willing to do DNS, and even UUCP, free
of cost for you.  The catch is you need to be clueful about it, and not
waste their time.  Dave Rand is such an individual; for more information,
see http://www.bungi.com/bungi.html.

> two, is it
> possible to act as my own DNS host with a Dynamic IP address,

Sorry, no.

> and three,
> could someone give me a quick explanation of how this thing works.  Any
> help would be greatly appreciated.

The DNS HOWTO would be a good starting point:
  http://metalab.unc.edu/mdw/HOWTO/DNS-HOWTO.html

HTH,

-mct