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discntnt_irny_srcsm

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1. I'm not certain...

Reply to Erich Bloodaxe BSN (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2014, 09:01 AM

Jun 2014

...why this would happen with firefox but you could try using opendns rather than your gateway for dns service.
This might solve your problem and if you're using a home network with a router, this may speed your browsing a bit.
If you travel with your pc, you may have to change this back as some public networks demand you login, accept their TOS... Those networks often redirect you to these pages by intercepting web traffic which can't happen if you've replaced the gateway/dhcp configured dns addr.

http://www.opendns.com/opendns-ip-addresses/
https://support.opendns.com/entries/26272175-Introduction-to-Configuring-OpenDNS

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Weird DNS/firefox under linux problem [View all] Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 OP

I'm not certain... discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2014 #1

Correct me if im wrong but it sounds like you are obtaining your ip via dhcp...if this is the case Drew Richards Jun 2014 #2

I do have DNS hardcoded in resolv.conf. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jun 2014 #3

Dump roadrunners dns a try setting googles see if its road runner dns's failing and making you Drew Richards Jun 2014 #4