title: NodeJS, bypass linux hosts file
body: <p>Is there a way in NodeJS to bypass linux's /etc/hosts file?</p>
  
  <p>For example, if I have an entry in my hosts file like:
  127.0.0.1 example.com</p>
  
  <p>How would I access the 'real' example.com from NodeJS?</p>
  
  <p>I don't want to temporarily modify /etc/hosts to do this, as it can bring about some problems and is not a clean solution.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks in advance!</p>