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Author: Rick Moen
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To: dng
Subject: Re: [DNG] dns vs connection manager
Quoting Dimitris via Dng (dng@???):

> maybe it expects you to run a local caching dns resolver :D


The best (IMO) term for what you're describing is 'recursive server',
though there's a lot of variant word usage.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System#Recursive_and_caching_name_server

> it might actually provide a faster experience... using
> unbound/dnsmasq/others. wiki.archlinux.org has some nice descriptions
> on these, a good place to start.


In case it helps, I maintain a bestiary:
http://linuxmafia.com/faq/Network_Other/dns-servers.html

Excellent choices include Unbound, PowerDNS Recursor, Deadwood, and
dnscache.