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I know some bits and bobs about linux and normally can setup a samba file server config page in about 5 mins (Not meaning to boast).
I have setup squid proxy, DHCPD and samba file server on an FC4 machine and they are working well.
However on a Windows client if i type in
\\SERVER IP ADDRESS
it works fine, but if i type in
\\SERVER HOST NAME
it doesn't work.
I also have to use the ip address for the squid server in my IE configuration on windows and not the visible hostname.
The DHCPD is working fine with no problems, so i am quite sure its not that.
also i cannot ping external web domains such as google.com from any windows clients. However i can ping out onto the internet directly from the FC4 box.
also i cannot ping the hostname of the FC4 server from any windows client
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