I have heard that you can enter other servers into the DNS in your network settings. The reason I am asking is that with @Home's recent financial troubles if they happen to flip the switch on their servers, I'd like to still have service. I think it may be possible since the lines are still in place and controlled by the local cable company. Now if the "channel" is cut off by the locals, I don't guess there is too much to be done.
Basically what I'm asking is:
Would this work?
Would this speed things up now?
Do I need to do more than put in new IPs in the DNS fields (does it try all in there or access only one at a time)?
Anybody know of some servers that don't mind the piggybacking?
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I'm currently using @Home for my ISP.
I have heard that you can enter other servers into the DNS in your network settings. The reason I am asking is that with @Home's recent financial troubles if they happen to flip the switch on their servers, I'd like to still have service. I think it may be possible since the lines are still in place and controlled by the local cable company. Now if the "channel" is cut off by the locals, I don't guess there is too much to be done.
Basically what I'm asking is:
Would this work?
Would this speed things up now?
Do I need to do more than put in new IPs in the DNS fields (does it try all in there or access only one at a time)?
Anybody know of some servers that don't mind the piggybacking?
Thanks
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