Can Linux probe for DNS servers?

[Trounce]

FOr some reason, the only way I can surf the internet is if i specify my ISP's DNS servers in the PPP config tool. Can't Linux probe for these values on its own? Or is there something else that I should have done, or enabled?

Also, my internet connection never connects on the first attempt, and sometimes fails on the second attempt. Why is this? Is there anything I can do to improve my chances of connecting?

[lm72]

If use KPPP it can detech DNS Servers but it as to be selected as option.
Also make sure you have your dns server ip in /etc/resolv.conf

nameserver xxx.xxx.xxx
x=your dns server ip

As for connection issues what type connection is it 56k-ADSL-Cable etc... also could be a line quality problem.

Hope it helps

Alex :)

[ 02 November 2001: Message edited by: lm72 ]