Hmm.

The original rule was: [a-zA-Z]([a-zA-Z0-9-]*[a-zA-Z0-9])?

for each label between dots since that way a program that discriminated between network addresses and host names could simply sniff the first char. That has since be "warped" in the root tables to allow the much more complex well if it doesn't start with a number between 0-255 without any a-zA-Z- or it has only three labels we'll just assume...

basically, FQDN is just a theory to verify without asking a DNS server. But you SURELY need '-' hyphens in there. and should 1.co.uk match or how about 1.com or 256.com?

Sorry 'bout this but domain name vs. hostname madness is a particular bone in my throat. Just when I think I've swallowed it, it's choking me again.

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In reply to RE: Fully Qualified Domain Name by extremely
in thread Fully Qualified Domain Name by japhy

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