[buug] LAN naming resolution

[Erick Smith]

I'm sure this is a total newbie question, but I just can't seem to find the 
answer.

I'm running a small LAN in my home, and so far I have been relying on the 
/etc/hosts file for name resolution.

Naturally this isn't ideal because the IP addresses are handed out by my 
router and change occassionally....makeing me update all the hosts files.

I assume that in order to get dynamic name resolution working properly that I 
must get the bind daemon running.  I've looked through the manual regarding 
DNS but this document seems to focus on Internet wide applications.  I just 
want local DNS working because the internet DNS system is working fine for 
the rest.

Is there a document somewhere that's specifically aimed at LANs?  I'm just 
tired of editing /etc/hosts.

Thanks,

Erick Smith