[PLUG] Use of free DNS services
Michael C. Robinson
plug_1 at robinson-west.com
Sun May 2 06:27:40 UTC 2010
I'm using openDns and I must say that I'm fairly impressed with what I'm
getting considering that I'm using the basic free service. Most of the
sites I know about that I consider inappropriate are inaccessible with
openDns. I'd guess that the service is at least 90% effective at
categorizing web sites properly.
I think what is more interesting beyond the filtering power, something
you may or may not need, is that the service apparently protects against
phishing sites.
My only complaint is that I should be able to tell my ISP to get the
service for me and my ISP should make sure that I can only access the
openDNS name servers.
Thinks like Tor may make the utility of openDns questionable, but I
guess that depends on your environment and your needs. Tor is limited.
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