David Ross asks:

> Has anyone got any ideas as to how i can get a nodename from a
> given IP address.
> I need to track down a user and only have the IP address. If i can get the
> nodename from this i can trace their logon hence the question

If you talking about standard "resolving" - then DNS is your best answer.
BIND/iX exists in FREEWARE mode (but not for the feint of heart).  The
easiest implementation is to use a HOSTS file (check the docs on your
hardware platform - PC, NT, HP3000, etc) as to where it goes.

This will allow you to enter an IP, and perform a "reverse lookop" while
trying to access that computer, and obtain the host name - and vice versa.

Best Regards,
Joe

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