[Dnsmasq-discuss] dnsmasq spins at 100% as soon as network is lost

[Simon Kelley]

On 20/09/2022 15:32, bru red wrote:
> dnsmasq version: 2.86
> OS, distro: linux, slackware 15.0
> i use dnsmasq to provide dhcp for a tap interface. When i wake the 
> computer up from sleep state, 80% or 90% chances are that it will spin 
> at 100% cpu. I've heard that it might  be related to the fact that 
> /etc/resolv.conf is empty before the computer reconnects to the network. 
> AFAIK when i was using dnsmasq 2.76 in slackware 14.2 i did never see 
> this problem.
> 

What you've heard is very likely true. Fixed in the git HEAD, and 2.87 
which will be out this week.

Simon.


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