[dundee] Domain registration

Robert Ladyman it at file-away.co.uk
Wed Feb 25 16:08:31 UTC 2015


You might look at dyndns (now dyn.com) - you can still get free dns from them, 
but also manage all your DNS, MX records, backup email servers, etc.

I've considered leaving them a number of times but haven't found anything as 
easy.

RJL

> Thanks Tom, I already keep my hosting separate - made that mistake once
> before. I actually keep my DNS seperate as well so all I need is a
> registrar I can change the name servers on and not have to pay them to much
> for the privilege.
>
> Your penciled in for April 23rd for your talk. I'll be sorting out the
> calendar this weekend so everything will be finalised then.
>
> Gareth - I'll look into hoover.com tonight, I've heard a few people talk
> about it recently to
>
>
> As always...
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> On 25 February 2015 13:03:59 "Tom Paynter" <tompaynter at tdpe.co.uk> wrote:
> > Hi Stuart,
> >
> > I have been using Freola/Getdotted for several years, they do the job,
> > but the UI is a bit painful to use, and sometimes quite slow to actually
> > update DNS records.
> >
> > I have recently started using OVH for domains at work, so far so good.
> > Much better(less bullshit) UI and seems more responsive when you change
> > things.
> >
> > I know that some of the problems can be caused by the DNS servers
> > themselves, as it can take quite some time for changes to propagate.
> > Especially with the name caching that happens at various stages (main DNS
> > servers, ISP, Local Network, and even web browsers).
> >
> > One thing I would recommend is to keep hosting and domains separate, I
> > have had problems with companies canceling hosting as a result of me
> > transferring a domain away from them.
> >
> > Also what date am I penciled in to do that Qt talk?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Tom
> >
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