What should my domain name be?

jgombos · 07-28-2003, 01:02 AM

I've never figured out what my domain name should be when I configuring a new machine. I often use my isp's (like comcast.net, or qwest.net), but I'm not sure if that's proper. Recently I didn't enter a domain name at all when I ran the network installer, and I think it may be the reason for my slow sendmail problems.

J.W. · 07-28-2003, 01:37 AM

Just make one up - it's just for informational purposes and won't affect your install. It's only used locally. If you're interested, I just said my domain was "localdomain.org". -- J.W.

Gantrep · 07-28-2003, 01:41 AM

If you think resolving domain name is a problem, try doing it by ip only and see if it's faster then. Really, I don't think that what you're asking about matters.

When I type "dnsdomainname -f" it returns "athlon.network" and I'm fine....

Muddy · 07-28-2003, 01:50 AM

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Originally posted by jgombos
qwest.net

I'd go with that fine name, Qwest rocks!

(of course I'm biased) :-P