Talk:OpenDNS

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perhaps some discussion of criticism like the questionable benfits it offers over isp dns server in speed. once you cache the dns name - ip , its local and no need to contant dns server. -- 69.113.7.9 16:16, September 9, 2006 (UTC)

Since my ISP's DNS is busted 3/4 of the time, I think the criticism is droll. Ah, well... -- ke4roh 20:55, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

I noticed that The Criticism section needs some serious reworking, and some of the article reeks of POV and uncited sources. especially this line... "According to OpenDNS, additional services that run on top of its enhanced DNS service will be provided, and some of them may cost money. These announcements have caused some users who are suspicious of OpenDNS's agenda to drop the service."

OpenDNS mentions in BOLD print that they will NOT charge for DNS services, but some "premium" options (like those for businesses and such) would pay a nominal fee.

As for the Criticism section, OpenDNS is no longer centralised, and now works as a normal DNS would. Paul Vixie's criticisms brought OpenDNS to redesign. Source? http://lists.oarci.net/pipermail/dns-operations/2006-July/000816.html "typosquatting" can now be eliminated by setting up an account. Just clearing this up... 24.196.2.149 02:36, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] hacker reference?

in the article it mentions Mr. Ulevitch as being a "hacker", is there a source for this? Looking at the linked biographical page for him, shows no mention of him being a "hacker" of any sort. --adamh 02:07, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Hmm, it might be saying "hacker" as in the type of person who "hacks" systems to improve them. Much like one "hacking" an xbox360 to run linux on it isn't harmful to anyone. The term "hacker" itself doesn't always have negative connotations. -- Tawker 03:15, 20 January 2007 (UTC)