Root server list

[Kevin Darcy]

Alan Clegg wrote:
> Kevin Darcy wrote:
>   
>> While it's true that you only need 1 working entry in "hints" to prime 
>> and start running, it's safer and more efficient to periodically keep 
>> the file up to date, as root server addresses change.
>>     
>
> Or just keep your BIND up-to-date.  The root hints are hard-coded if you
> don't specify an over-riding file in your named.conf.
>
>   
True, with respect to Internet-resolving BIND instances.

For an internal-root architecture, keeping hints files up to date is 
both challenging and recommended.

                                                                         
      - Kevin