Re: Can I specify the resolver timeout?

From: Giorgos Keramidas (keramida_at_ceid.upatras.gr)
Date: 05/31/04

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    Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 06:12:09 +0300
To: adp <dap99@i-55.com>

    On 2004-05-30 12:04, adp <dap99@i-55.com> wrote:
    > Is there a way to override this timeout value? I know it is possible
    > on other UNIX systems, such as AIX.
    >
    > Basically, we want to get a response within 3 seconds or the resolver
    > should try the second DNS server.

    Look at resolv.conf(5). More specifically at the "options timeout" option.

    - Giorgos
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