Subject: Re: BIND 9 Plans
To: Conrad T. Pino <Conrad@Pino.com>
From: Chris Pinnock <cjep@fawlty.net>
List: tech-net
Date: 12/28/2002 07:04:19
On Fri, Dec 27, 2002 at 07:55:58AM -0800, Conrad T. Pino wrote:
> 1. Why did you choose to use BIND 9 now rather than wait
> for NetBSD to adopt it in the distribution?

Because it has features that I require.

> 2. Do you know why BIND 9 isn't part of the distribution?

Probably due to cautiousness on NetBSD's part.

> 3. Does the distribution's chosen version state an opinion
> on the technical merits versus the latest BIND version?

Not at all. (I believe there were some issues with upgrading to the
newer resolver library code, but I forget the discussion on this.)

best wishes,
Chris