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    Google DNS Server...anyone using it?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by theZoid, Jun 11, 2010.

  1. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    I'm finding it pretty fast....faster than OpenDNS but this is just seat of the pants...addresses are:

    Primary: 8.8.8.8
    Alternate: 8.8.4.4

    In Windows 7 I set the adapter to use this (can do the router too)...
    In Mint 9 I have to set 'each' wireless connection to use this DNS Server....does anyone know any other way to set it up in Linux (Mint/Ubuntu)?

    thanks amigos.... :)
     
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  2. jasperjones

    jasperjones Notebook Evangelist

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    Yup, I've used the Google DNS servers (I've now switched to 4.2.2.1/4.2.2.2/4.2.2.3; that's Level 3/Verizon).

    But I'm setting these in my router. Is there a reason you don't want your router to handle this?
     
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  3. theZoid

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    I connect at 3 different locations frequently....two of the routers aren't mine :) This way I always use it wherever I'm at.
     
    theZoid, Jun 11, 2010
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