DNS Server for LAN

From: Ray Little (ray_at_nospam.rlla.com)
Date: 02/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 12:02:08 -0500

On my home LAN I have PCs and other devices that I access using their IP
address. I was wondering if I can get around this by setting up a local DNS
Server, in addition to those provided by my ISP? Is this worth the effort?
Are there any articles/write-ups on this subject? I've seen write-up on
setting up DNS Servers but I didn't notice anything on how to integrate it
with the DNS Servers from your ISP.

I run a mixed environment of Linux and WinXP Pro. I'm actually planning on
using a Linksys NSLU2 (w/modified firmware) as my server.

Thanks,
Ray

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