On Thu, Apr 2, 2009 at 8:32 PM, LuKreme <krem...@kreme.com> wrote: > On 2-Apr-2009, at 15:56, Evan Platt wrote: >> >> I logged into our server, and saw the OpenDNS was resolving EVERYTHING - >> blah.blah , nothing.nothing, etc. > > This is not a OpenDNS problem, this is a problem with the know-nothing who > set it up for their system. I used OpenDNS for quite a while on my > mailserver (several months) and had no such issue. > > Configure it right, and it works quite well, and it is VERY configurable. > >> Sorry, OpenDNS had to go. > > > Or, you know, configured correctly. > > Each of these is a configuration option: >
Trusting a critical service required by your network to a third party who's basic business model involves tampering with that service seems irresponsible at best. Sure, you can disable all these "features" now, but when the XYZfreeDNS marketing guys push for the next Big Thing to be enabled by default, it's now your Big Problem. DNS matters. It needs to work correctly *and* fail correctly. I'm not saying OpenDNS has any bad intentions, but their motivation to change DNS behavior is pretty clear. If your mail just isn't important then maybe it's a neat thing, but considering how easy it is to set up a working local DNS, I just don't see the value. -Aaron > Allow users to create child networks > > Enable stats and logs > > Enable typo correction > Exceptions for VPN users > Enable filtering of .cm wildcard > > Block internal IP addresses > > Apply my shortcuts to this network > Makes all your shortcuts work on this network, whether you're signed > in or not. > > Enable OpenDNS proxy > Routes certain address bar requests through a simple proxy, ensuring > that your shortcuts and other OpenDNS features always work. For more > details, including potential privacy issues you should be aware of, read our > KB article. > > Enable Botnet protection on this network > Blocks infected computers on your network from connecting to botnet > central controllers. At this time, this feature blocks the Conficker virus, > and will be expanded to include others. > > -- > You and me > Sunday driving > Not arriving > >
