No google in fedora17

[TheSloth]

I am using Fedora 17. I am able to open all websites(i guess), but not able to open google. I tried searching through google facility(plugin?) given in browser but same result. Seems like only google is not working.Message is "Cannot resolve www.google.com". What to do now?

 

[dashing.sujay]

Try changing DNS to openDNS or google DNS.

 

[TheSloth]

Thanks. But problem got resolved itself today morning. I didn't do anything. But i want to know how to change DNS. I tried searching it in Start menu(whatever it is called in Fedora) option but nothing came.

 

[dashing.sujay]

You can change DNS by entering DNS addresses manually in appropriate settings, either in your network adapter or directly in your modem/router settings.

 

[TheSloth]

Are you talking about windows? Cause things you are saying looks like in windows, but I don't know how to reach the DNS changer window in fedora17.
I saw things in Network Management but there are lot of fill in the blanks unlike win7

 

[dashing.sujay]

It "should" be same in linux. Still, you can change DNS in modem/router itself, and its irrespective of an OS.

 

[ico]

You can always edit /etc/resolv.conf and add nameservers there.

 

[TheSloth]

Thanks dashing.sujay, ico.
this etc/resolve.conf has lot of things to do. I am struggling too much in Linux

 

[desai_amogh]

keep struggling.. be consistent at struggling..dont give up.. and you will master linux in few months !

 

[Amithansda]

I was using Broadband provided by Local Cable walas...sometimes their DNS server is unable to access my office mail exchange..
Resolved this problem keeping 8.8.8.8 as alternate domain server.

 

[Leomistry]

You can change DNS by entering DNS addresses manually in appropriate settings, either in your network adapter or directly in your modem/router settings.

Yes you can easily do it manually. But make sure before chaning DNS settings to write down the current server addresses or settings on a piece of paper. It is important for backup purposes.
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