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  From: Jake Hawkes <jake@eclectic.com.au>
  To  : emyeu <saigon_ca@yahoo.com>
  Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 10:26:54 +1030

Re: Domain Name service HOWTO

emyeu wrote:
> 
> Hi ALL
> Is any one know the the requirement to setup domain name
> at home and run web page and email at my own home linux
> box?
> 
> My knowledge is this:
> - register domain name service to have my own domain (
> my.domain.com )
> - setup dns sevices to my linux box.
> - call ISP to give static ip ( this confuse me here )
> I need dial up modem or cable modem . What the ISP need to
> provide me the information?

You've got some reading to do my friend.

0) read /usr/doc/HOWTO/DNS-HOWTO. This is a fantastic doc. It is easy
and simple and works without fail.
Set up your domain name, then register your domain, with:
1) domain name: aunic.net or www.networksolutions.com are but two.