Also check resolv.conf to be sure that the resolver is checking /etc/hosts, or that you are close to your nameserver. On Fri, 2004-02-27 at 19:24, William Hooper wrote: > Steve Berry said: > > I noticed severe lag time in sendmail at boot. so I disabled it. > > Probably a name resolution issue. What does your /etc/hosts look like? > > > is this going to interfere with anything.. > > Well for one you won't get Logwatch or cron mails.