+.PP
+When using the name server
+.IR named (8),
+this file provides a backup when the name server
+is not running.
+For the name server, it is suggested that only a few addresses
+be included in this file.
+These include address for the local interfaces that
+.IR ifconfig (8C)
+needs at boot time and a few machines on the local network.
+.PP
+This file may be created from the official host