List of open DNS servers

[anon]

Link

I'd always suggest OpenDNS, but these should get you out of trouble quickly as well if your ISP's aren't working.

[SealLion]

would one be placing any one of these as a Gopher, SSL proxy or just a regular HTTP proxy inside the Network Settings of FF??


Sorry. Never mind what I just texted above. I was thinking of something else.


EDIT; Actually, Ibelieve where I would place them then, is inside NETWORK settings.



Though I find that I wouldn't be able to place any domain preference settings for any one of these as I can enable with OpenDNS such as the settings for adware sites or porn sites, etc,...etc..

You know what I mean??

That's the advantage of using OpenDNS.

One can enable preference settings for various domains as well as set enable exclusions.

Nevertheless, a good find, anon.

[anon]

Though I find that I wouldn't be able to place any domain preference settings for any one of these as I can enable with OpenDNS such as the settings for adware sites or porn sites, etc,...etc..

You know what I mean??

Yes, that's right - they're just "normal" servers. I prefer OpenDNS too, but thought maybe the list would come handy for some.

[rebrov]

thanks Anon but question : what is the best software i could use for those DNS's

im using extraDNS is it good enough ? and where can i find some open DNS ?

[anon]

You don't need any software. Just your connection's properties page at "Network Connections".

As far as I know ExtraDNS is to cache DNS requests. Windows does that too, although it is flushed when you reboot or "repair" your connection.

[rebrov]

ya i thought i have to put 2 dns only in my network connection but i can put alot :) i did't c this

[anon]

Yes, you can add more alternative name servers at Advanced Settings -> DNS.

It appears ExtraDNS persistently caches requests, so that the speed-up is still there after restarting Windows. (XP's own cache is flushed when you do so)

However, having a big and old domain name cache will do more harm than good.