On Wed, 20 Aug 1997, Mike Long wrote:

> Add the line below to /etc/resolv.conf (create if not already
> present):
> 
> lookup file bind

I've known for a while that lookup bind file is the default action of the 
resolver, but I've always wondered if that's for historical reasons, or 
something a bit more relevant. It doesn't seem to make sense. Is it for 
compatibility with systems like BSDI?

	- Joel Reicher