From: Kev <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Philippe Roux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [Coder-Com] Idea. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:24:41 -0500
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> I believe you should make ircu2.* compatible with linking by dns, not
> just by IP. IF you could link by dns AND ip, i believe it would be alot
> more convenient for many users. Currently, every time a dynamic ip
> changes, the hub must change the ip, and rehash. This sort of leaves
> the impression that a dynamic ip, should be allowed to run ircu2. If
> these changes were to be made, I'm sure MANY users would be very Happy.
> I can be reached on Undernet (G``), and via email. ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
> If you are not completely clear, don't wait to contact me.
For security reasons, C-lines should use the IP address. DNS lookups *are*
performed for C-lines, though--the result is cached, and a /rehash must be
performed for the server to detect the change. This is not likely to change
in the near future.
--
Kevin L. Mitchell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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