>Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:44:17 -0800
>From: Daryl Williams <daryl@weblane.com>
>[...]
>the time it dies. the time interval appears to be random. i have been
>trying to find a trace or truss command or some such, to try running
>named under to get a better idea of whats going on, however i cant find
>a system call tracing program. guess my bsd has gotten rusty.
>so any hints, rtfms, etc. would be much apprecited.

man 1 ktrace

Sorry, can't help with your named problem...

Cheers,
entropy

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entropy -- it's not just a good idea, it's the second law.