Can someone tell me how to edit the hosts file on a Mac
please. It says I can't edit it as it is in an invisable
folder. I run MacOS 9.2
Hi Mike!
Hosts files on Mac OS 9 and earlier are not present by default. A user must
create them, so typically they're not invisible. I'm not sure what you are
seeing.
Ian's response is correct if you have your Exchange server listed in DNS.
You won't need a Hosts file. If name resolution is not working for you then
either your Mac's TCP/IP preferences are set incorrectly or your DNS server
is misconfigured.
On the other hand, if you need a Hosts file because you don't have DNS...
This article on Apple's website is a little old, but it's still appropriate
and accurate.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75085
In a nutshell, you'll use a text editor such as Simpletext to create a file
called "Hosts". In it you'll enter information such as
charlie CNAME myhost.mydomain.edu
myhost.mydomain.edu A 128.1.1.1
You can save this Hosts file anywhere on your Mac system. You'll then open
the TCP/IP Control Panel and switch to Advanced User mode where you'll see a
button to select the Hosts file you created. Close and save the TCP/IP
Control Panel and it should be set.
Hope this helps! bill
