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List:       kde
Subject:    Re: Unable to locate host?? HELP!!
From:       Chris Sykes <cjs496 () ecs ! soton ! ac ! uk>
Date:       1999-10-25 19:38:06
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On Mon, 25 Oct 1999, Robert wrote:
> I recently installed S.u.S.E. Linux 6.2 (with KDE 1.1.1). The installation
> went without problems but I'm unable to establish an internet connection. I
> thought that the problem was initially a KPPP problem but KPPP dials and it
> even connects without problems.
> 
> When running S.u.S.E. 5.3 I never had a problem with KPPP or KMAIL. I'm still
> using the same modem. 
> 
> My flow control is set at CRTSCTS, Line Term. CR/LF, lock file is checked,
> authentication PAP.
> 
> KPPP detects the modem, dials, and it logs onto the network.
> 
> I have the SMTP and POP servers described correctly. KMAIL gives me a message
> stating that it cannot locate the POP host.
> 
> Netscape gives me the same type of message plus it tells me that I should
> check the $SOCKS variable, and something to do with the domain name. It's like
> I have a successful connection KPPP but the browser and KMAIL do not recognize
> it.
> 

Make sure you have entered the DNS information correctly in kppp setup. 
Without DNS configured your box will not be able to resolve a host name, e.g.
mail.somedomain.com into an actual IP address.
Your ISP will be able to tell you the DNS servers IP addresses if you don't know
them.

-- 


Chris

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