On Oct 30, 1:26am, Winship wrote: } Subject: Whois question } This is a "hmmm" type question. Why does "whois" say there is no } match for listserv.acsu.buffalo.edu or for the IP 128.205.7.35 ? Whois doesn't get that detailed. Whois buffalo.edu results in: Registrant: University at Buffalo (SUNY at Buffalo (BUFFALO-DOM) 305 Computing Center Buffalo, NY 14260 US Domain Name: BUFFALO.EDU Administrative Contact: Dunn, Charles F (CFD4) [log in to unmask] (716) 645-3582 (FAX) (716) 645-5972 Technical Contact, Zone Contact: UB Hostmaster (UH11-ORG) [log in to unmask] 716-645-3531 Record last updated on 13-Nov-1997. Record created on 15-Jun-1995. Database last updated on 30-Oct-1999 14:22:21 EST. Domain servers in listed order: NS.BUFFALO.EDU 128.205.1.2 BUTLER.ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU 128.205.106.1 EQUINOX.CCS.UNR.EDU 134.197.1.2 SYBIL.CS.BUFFALO.EDU 128.205.32.8 } nslookup says it is there and I never have any problems with the address } from here (well, every once in a while, but not for a long time). } } Got a subscriber who can't do anything as her system keeps sending back to } her errors, [log in to unmask] unknown host/domain. Sounds like a DNS problem. -- Rich Greenberg Work: Rich.Greenberg atsign worldspan.com +1 770-563-6656 N6LRT Marietta, GA, USA Play: richgr atsign netcom.com +1 770-321-6507 Eastern time zone. I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67 Canines:Val(Chinook,CGC,TT),Red(Husky,(RIP)),Shasta(Husky,TT) Owner:Chinook-L Atlanta Siberian Husky Rescue. Adopt a homeless Husky. Asst Owner:Sibernet-L