>i set up a 1.0 sparcstation two days ago, and it didn't need
>an explicit name; an ipaddr works fine...
>
>i dunno why you're having the problem you are, but i've not seen it...

If fact, only numbers *should* work there unless you also have /etc/hosts
entries.  Putting numbers always works for me, names require two file edits.

--Michael

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