> > buffer space available
> > Jun 23 09:13:02 xxx named[75]: ns_forw: sendto([217.96.12.60].53): No
> > buffer space available
> > Jun 23 09:43:02 xxx named[75]: ns_forw: sendto([217.96.12.60].53): No
> > buffer space available
> 
> I don't know, but when it happens to me it's usually my router/FW, and
> it not named that complains but simply packets stop being routed (though
> an attempt to ping on the router will result in the same "no buffer
> space" error message).

it stopped responding to anything on pppd until i downed pppd from other
side and started it again.
 
> Usually "ifconfig rtk0 down; sleep 600; ifconfig rtk0 up" or similar
> (substitute which ever interface seems to be stuck) will fix it.....
> 
> In your example restarting pppd equivalently ifconfig's the interface
> down and up again, IIRC.

it is a quick fix. but i need to know why it's like that and how to REALLY
fix it.