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Thanks for the responses and info. &nbsp;It has been an interesting question.<br />
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Thanks for the responses and info.  It has been an interesting question.
bol


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What are the benefits, from your experience or knowledge, or OpenDNS over the ISP's default DNS servers? &nbsp; Would you recommend to always use OpenDNS, never, or what are the factors? &nbsp;A key in my mind is the speed &quot;benefit.&quot; &nbsp;How can that be best tested and measured? &nbsp;Are there any reliable generalizations that can be used as a &quot;rule of thumb&quot; to know when to use OpenDNS or not.<br />
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I have read the OpenDNS site and a number of others so don't just post links. &nbsp;I don't mind them as a reference or resource with more info but want your expertise too. &nbsp;Thanks for your help and time.<br />
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Let me know if there is a question about this.<br />
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bol
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What are the benefits, from your experience or knowledge, or OpenDNS over the ISP's default DNS servers?   Would you recommend to always use OpenDNS, never, or what are the factors?  A key in my mind is the speed "benefit."  How can that be best tested and measured?  Are there any reliable generalizations that can be used as a "rule of thumb" to know when to use OpenDNS or not.

I have read the OpenDNS site and a number of others so don't just post links.  I don't mind them as a reference or resource with more info but want your expertise too.  Thanks for your help and time.

Let me know if there is a question about this.

bol

Use OpenDNS or ISP's DNS servers

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.

Networking

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical, globally distributed system responsible for associating the name of a computer, service or other resource into an IP address for connecting to the Internet or a private network. Most prominently, it translates domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of computer services and devices worldwide.