A survey on open-source software in the DNS

Feb 19, 2025

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From the PowerDNS Blog.
 
How relevant is open-source software to the DNS industry? It might seem like a minor issue, but it becomes important once you realize that the DNS underpins every online service, as every connection to a remote server starts with a DNS query. In other words, without DNS software there would be no Internet; thus, the sustainability of DNS software development and distribution models becomes fundamental to keep our digital society alive.

 

 

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Vittorio Bertola

Vittorio Bertola

Head of Policy & Innovation

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