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Is it worth swapping to openDNS

MrC
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Re: Is it worth swapping to openDNS

Quote from: Oldjim
As I blocked all OpenDNS cookies I am not too worried

It's also worth noting that as OpenDNS is a DNS resolver, and doesn't provide or enforce a http proxy, then the only time you'll pick up an OpenDNS cookie is if you actually visit their website using a browser. Just using them as a DNS resolver won't result in cookies being saved on your computer.
Anywaysup - anyone really really worried about DNS stats collection should either stay on dynamic IP or run their own recursive name server  Smiley
Mike
jelv
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Re: Is it worth swapping to openDNS

Quote from: MrC
the only time you'll pick up an OpenDNS cookie is if you actually visit their website using a browser.

Which is exactly where you are taken when you mistype a URL in your browser!
jelv (a.k.a Spoon Whittler)
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MrC
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Re: Is it worth swapping to openDNS

Quote from: jelv
Which is exactly where you are taken when you mistype a URL in your browser!

Very true  Roll_eyes
Still not a real world problem though.
Mike