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Why didn't they release it in a better format, like CSV? We could then easily turn it into a C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts file.

• not1ofU 4y ago
  yeah but windows defender will wipe it clean evertime it updates. Plus if you have a massive (>3MB) hosts file it causes other issues during bootup, which requiers disabling another service (dont remember which one off the top of my head, as I am using Pi-Hole these days)
  • RajT88 4y ago
    In 2022, nobody should have a 3mb hosts file. This is not the way...
    • Avamander 4y ago
      Unfortunately running your own DNS isn't an option in every context. Not to mention, 3MB is nothing, it shouldn't struggle with that.
      • ridgered4 4y ago
        Is blocking on a DNS level even sufficient? I'd imagine there are hard coded fall back IPs involved at least sometimes.
        • not1ofU 4y ago
          A lot of IOT devices (including smart TV's), completly ignore DNS
          • netr0ute 4y ago
            Easy! Just set router level firewall rules to redirect DNS.
            • Avamander 4y ago
              DoH and DoT are slowly changing that, it's getting troublesome to redirect.
        • Avamander 4y ago
          It certainly helps, but it's not perfect, no.
    • not1ofU 4y ago
      I am blocking shy of 2 million domains with Pi-Hole, and in fairness, the file I was using is 3.11mb and if I open it in Notepad++ it contains 106369 lines (about 40 of the lines are comments / empty) I am also not sure at what size the issue with the service appears.
• lbriner 4y ago
  Because then a load of stuff would stop working!?