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How many people have local DNS at home? Not many, I'd wager. How many know how to access their router? Also not many. Besides, "In your router’s configuration
by danellis 9y ago
How many people have local DNS at home? Not many, I'd wager. How many know how to access their router? Also not many.
Besides, "In your router’s configuration page, locate the DNS server settings."
- icedchai 9y agoI've been running my own DNS servers since 1996, when I had my first dedicated connection (an ISDN line.) I never use my ISP's DNS.
- danellis 9y agoYou're not typical of the average consumer, though. Don't forget that HN is a particularly technical crowd, so you can't use it to judge how technically competent Internet users are.
- azureel 9y agoHere in Hacker News: Many.
- danellis 9y agoExactly. HN is a bubble, and I think people forget they don't represent the average consumer.