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Will Vista Overload the DNS?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the internet-collapses-film-at-11 dept.

Jamie Northern writes, "Thanks to new directory software, Windows Vista could put a greater load on Internet DNS servers. But experts disagree over whether we're headed for a prime-time traffic jam or an insignificant slowdown. Paul Mockapetris,inventor of DNS, believes Vista's introduction will cause a surge in DNS traffic because the operating system supports two versions of the Internet Protocol (IPv4 and IPv6). David Ulevitch, chief executive at OpenDNS, a provider of free DNS services, said Vista's use of IPv6 will not disrupt the Internet at large. 'DNS can be improved, but predicting its collapse is just spreading FUD.'"

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  1. No, but by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    No, but duplicate stories on Slashdot will.

  2. Nothing for you to see here. Please move along... by chanrobi · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The irony...

  3. In related news by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The anonymous coward, staple of the Slashdot website, said "Quoting the founder of OpenDNS was just a market tactic."

  4. So said the overlords by with_him · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I for one welcome any new opportunitys blindly so long as the overloads have suggested it.

  5. *sigh* by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Microsoft bashing for the sake of microsoft bashing is great isn't it?

    What a piece of non news

  6. Re:Ahh... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The post was edited and they removed "(Fear, uncertainty and doubt)" from behind FUD.

  7. IPv6 FUD ratio ffff:::1 by Anomalyst · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Funny dont get me no karma, pls mod this as inromative or insightful. Thanx.

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