> > Yesterday I could resolve ftp.netbsd.org, today I can't.  This happens
> > over and over again.  Does anyone else experience this or is it local
> > to GSFC?
> 
> i've never seen it happen, from any site at which i've got an account.
> 
> i'd bet that it's local nameserver bogons.  the nameservers for the
> NetBSD.ORG domain are well-known, very accessible, rock-solid, and
> well-maintained.

I see this at netcom alot.  Usually appending the root domain to the end ('.')
makes it resolve.  Kinda odd, but it's netcom, so I don't worry about it :-)