Recently
Google launched a public DNS. I used to use Open DNS's service for quite a while which is far better than my ISP's default. But I am always on the look for better free DNS. So when the news of Google DNS broke out, I don't wait another second to try it.
So here's how to use it in Ubuntu (or should I say Gnome's Network Connections).
- run System -> Preferences -> Network Connections
- you can either edit your existing connection or add new one. I suggest add a new one, so you can switch between them as a backup,
- add your connection as your ISP manual, but on IPv4 Settings, choose Automatic (PPP) addresses only as Method and type this in Google's public DNS servers : 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4
or if you prefer OpenDNS's type this : 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220
In my case, Google DNS performs better than OpenDNS, but your mileage may vary...
If you're concern about how Google may collect/use your data, read its
privacy page here.
Speaking of DNS Servers and Ubuntu, I remember back in Ubuntu 8.10 it was impossible to use custom DNS as it always revert to ISP's default. And it's been better since then, WTG Ubuntu :)
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