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OpenDNS and Neustar's Real-time Directory aim to speed DNS update times

OpenDNS and Neustar want to eliminate one of DNS's most frustrating problems -- excessive latency in the entire DNS structure. Michael Kassner tells you how it's supposed to work. Read more

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