Hello, guys.

I'm having DNS related problems with my applications (and it didn't happen before).

This is my /etc/resolve.conf file:
nameserver 127.0.0.1
nameserverhost

When I start my system, I'm not connected to the internet. I make connections through kppp. Once I log in to the internet, my /etc/resolv.conf file changes, reflecting my ISPs dns servers.

What I have noticed is that applications that were opened BEFORE I get connected, keep asking the "OLD" server (localhost) for domain names... and by the way, my box is not a dns server.... so, they don't work at all. I have to close them and restart them.

It happens with: setiathome, squid, korn, etc, etc, etc.

What I have noticed is that this message is printed on one console:
gethostbyname: Resource temporarily unavailable
not once, but many times.... i think it's related to setiathome, it's printed once per hour per setiathome process.

What do u think?

Would appreciate any help provided.

PS
Oh, I forgot to mention I use Mandrake 9.2 gpl version on a Dell Laptop.

Is there any reason why you do not have your ISP's dns in there instead of the 127.0.0.1? if you put all the names your machine is known by in your /etc/hosts then you would only need dns when you are on the net and your /etc/resolv.conf would not need to change and you programs would keep the right dns servers listed.

well i do suggest you to put the primary and seconday DNS of your ISP in resolv.conf

and command the 127.0.0.1 entry

nameserver IP primary
nameserver IP secondary

Well, guys... in this case we have a nearsight problem (from my side). The solution you provide certainly should have been seen by me.

I appreciate your help very much.