Error in running proftpd

anwar · 03-03-2007, 02:03 AM

Hi! Whenever I try to run proftpd i get the error:

- IPv6 getaddrinfo 'hobbes.malandaynet' error: Name or service not known

I think I have to disable ipv6 but I don't know how in Slackware 11.

Anyone knows how to fix this? TIA

bathory · 03-03-2007, 09:08 AM

You can take a look here

anwar · 03-03-2007, 09:50 AM

ok thanks!

the error is still displayed but proftpd is working well.

Jeiku · 03-04-2007, 08:18 PM

Hi,

You're still seeing the error because (likely) the host hobbes.malandaynet isn't in /etc/hosts

anwar · 03-04-2007, 08:38 PM

I see it on my /etc/hosts file:

Code:

# For loopbacking.
127.0.0.1               localhost
127.0.0.1               hobbes.malandaynet hobbes

Jeiku · 03-04-2007, 08:41 PM

They need to be on the same line, like:

Code:

127.0.0.1               localhost hobbes.malandaynet hobbes

anwar · 03-04-2007, 09:47 PM

It now displays

Code:

 - IPv6 getaddrinfo 'localhost' error: Name or service not known

hehe

bathory · 03-05-2007, 01:53 AM

Since you're using also ipv6, then add a line in /etc/hosts like this:

Code:

::1             localhost hobbes.malandaynet hobbes