Fix DNS resolution issue during installation #1248
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Problem
The current installation script creates a potential catch-22 situation:
Background
I encountered this issue on one of our RHEL systems while deploying Technitium DNS Server. Since Technitium is an incredible DNS server, I wanted to contribute to making it even better and more user-friendly, especially for those who might not immediately understand why their DNS suddenly stopped working after installation.
Solution
This PR addresses the issue by:
Testing
I've tested this solution on a RHEL system that was missing the ICU package. The modified script:
This change improves the user experience, especially for new users or those on minimal distributions where ICU packages aren't installed by default.