[linux-help] Re: /etc/hosts addendum

[Randy Reames <randy@xxxxxxxxxx>]

ifconfig

depends on if you are behind a firewall/router and part of a subnet or just 
connect directly to your isp.

On Sun, 09 Jun 2002 23:06:35 -0500
Ivan Trail <itrail@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> Hello,
> 
> I get a message that OEMComputer's internet address cannot be found and 
> the suggestion that I add it to the /etc/hosts file.
> 
> My questions:
> 
> 1) how do I find the ip address of my machine?
> 
> 2) if I need to assign one, how woudl I do so and which number should I 
> choose?
> 
> I am also very open to a helpful hint on where to find the documentation 
> or FAQ's or HOWTO's on this one.
> 
> Thanks,
> Ivan
 


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