@matigo 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 are only used in this way, "Please type ping <one of those> and hit enter" so I can tell they are getting out on the internet. I use <ip address of bind 9 nameserver in my basement>, personally.

@matigo 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 are only used in this way, "Please type ping <one of those> and hit enter" so I can tell they are getting out on the internet.

I use <ip address of bind 9 nameserver in my basement>, personally.