Re: Members/Site Access

["Christopher Nambale" <nambalec@bushnet.net>]

Mark,

Isn't there  a way of 'rigging' DNS servers to answer queries based on the 
requesting source's IP address. I think  this would be a more elegant 
solution to the location issue though I do not know how involving and 
scalable it would be.

CN




"Mark Tinka" <mtinka@africaonline.co.ug>
Sent by: owner-techies@uixp.co.ug
07/28/03 01:53 PM
Please respond to mtinka

 
        To:     <techies@uixp.co.ug>
        cc:     <lug@linux.or.ug>
        Subject:        Members/Site Access



Hi all.

It's been a very quiet two months, or less, since a member joined the
exchange. A call out to all other ISPs, what is taking you so long? UTL 
have
provided a proof-of-concept opportunity with a free 128Kbps leased line or
frame relay connection, but I am seeing close to no movement. What is
happenning?

Meanwhile, a request to all interested parties; if you are hosting any
'local' sites 'outside' the country [UK, USA], could you please have a 
copy
of that site [Web site, mail service, audio/video stream, e.t.c] with one 
of
the ISPs currently at the exchange, and maybe make a link [if HTTP] on the
primary copy that says something like:

-->If you are in Uganda, click here <--
-->Else, click here<--

The first link would then hook back to a local IP address. This should
improve local traffic numbers, as well increase the amount of media
available over the exchange. Any thoughts?

Regards,

Mark Tinka - CCNA
Network Engineer, Africa Online Uganda 



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