When I log into my linode and check the network settings it has a section for dns name servers..... If I point domains to those at the registry, do they resolve to my space? or do I have to get my own name server going?

-tucker-

Nope, that won't work. Those are just for your Linode to resolve DNS questions.

My recommendation is either use your registrar's "managed" DNS service (A and MX records), or signup for a free 5-domain DNS hosting account at zoneedit.com.

Of course, you can always run your own DNS Servers.

-Chris

Another IRC user pointed me to this useful service as well: http://www.everydns.net (for free DNS). "Free" = "donation ware".

I've been using zoneedit.com for my DNS for well over a year now, and I absolutely love it. I'm hosting 5 domains at the moment, the most you can host for free, and I've never had a problem. I've never seen there servers be unavailable and everything resolves quickly. A pleasure to work with. The interface is a little hokey, but that's fine with me. It's still very useable.

Just a suggestion: no matter where you host your DNS, when you give them a contact e-mail address, give them one that's not under one of the domains you're hosting with them. It will save a lot of headaches if you ever screw up your DNS and need to contact them. There are tons of free e-mail places, so there are no excuses.

--James

I vote for www.zoneedit.com as well.

I gives you domains, subdomains & POP email, all for free.