[olug] hostname resolution through WINS

[Obi-Wan]

> Well, looks like I can broadcast the WINS server from the router along with
> the dhcp information. That's probably the easiest way.

You can broadcast the WINS server, but will the Windows machines
actually honor what you're advertising?  The DHCP spec allows
the specification of lots of different bits of info, but most
DHCP client apps only support the bare necesities.  I'm not sure
if WINS makes the cut or not.

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