DNS Server Benchmark Namebench
Google's entry as a DNS server provider (read: Google Public DNS) has caused quite a stir on the Internet. Some users have experienced privacy concerns while others have started testing and using the new DNS servers right away. The tests so far were inconclusive leaving the individual user with no choice but to benchmark the DNS servers to discover the fastest and most reliable one.
Namebench is a free and portable software program for Microsoft Windows, Linux and Apple Macintosh computers that can perform these DNS benchmarks for the user. The program will automatically discover the DNS servers that are currently used by the connections and add those to a list of available public DNS servers. The computer user has furthermore the chance to add further DNS servers to the benchmark.
Google's entry as a DNS server provider (read: Google Public DNS) has caused quite a stir on the Internet. Some users have experienced privacy concerns while others have started testing and using the new DNS servers right away. The tests so far were inconclusive leaving the individual user with no choice but to benchmark the DNS servers to discover the fastest and most reliable one.
Namebench is a free and portable software program for Microsoft Windows, Linux and Apple Macintosh computers that can perform these DNS benchmarks for the user. The program will automatically discover the DNS servers that are currently used by the connections and add those to a list of available public DNS servers. The computer user has furthermore the chance to add further DNS servers to the benchmark.
