Michael Leone on 23 Apr 2014 09:21:29 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] Fwd: Your Dyn account status will change in 14 days


If I used such a service for than a couple times a year, I might pay
for it, too. But I don't need it very often, not anymore.

On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Walt Mankowski <waltman@pobox.com> wrote:
> I've been a dyndns user for a long time, and I continue to use their
> dynamic DNS services every day.  They've been providing me such great
> service for free for so many years that I'm probably going to stick
> with them and get a paid account.
>
> Walt
>
> On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 11:24:20AM -0400, Vic Simeone wrote:
>> I switched to Gandi as my registrar based on some recommendations from
>> the list. Not only do I dig the way they handle configuring DNS, but
>> it looks like they have an API so you could roll your own dynamic DNS.
>> Disclaimer: I haven't tried it myself yet, so I can't say how easy or
>> well this would work.
>> https://github.com/lembregtse/gandi-dyndns
>> https://github.com/jasontbradshaw/gandi-dyndns/
>>
>> I've been lurking for a while. First time poster. Thanks for all the
>> chatter, you guys keep me busy learning.
>>
>> Vic Simeone
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 11:02 AM, Michael Leone <turgon@mike-leone.com> wrote:
>> > On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 10:58 AM, Doug Stewart <zamoose@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Have you considered CloudFlare? https://support.cloudflare.com/hc/en-us/articles/200168816-Does-CloudFlare-work-with-Dynamic-DNS-Can-I-update-my-DNS-records-remotely-
>> >
>> > Since I haven't really needed dynmaic DNS in a long while, I hadn't
>> > really considered anybody. :-) But I figured I would ask here (rather
>> > than just a search), because here I would get experiences I can trust
>> > and/or believe, rather than just webpages with who knows if they're
>> > real testimonials on them?
>> >
>> > Good to know there are alternatives.
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Michael Leone <turgon@mike-leone.com> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Apparently the free DYN hostname DNS service is going the way of the dodo. I honestly haven't needed to use mine in so long, it probably won't affect me. I do my remote control of home computers via TeamViewer these days, and anything else (such as Plex) goes through their service, so I don't need a static dynamic DNS  hostname at home.
>> >>>
>> >>> What other free services exist, if I (or maybe some other listers) wanted a dynamic DNS name for home use?
>> >>>
>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> >>> From: Dyn <hello@dyn.com>
>> >>> Date: Wed, Apr 23, 2014 at 10:17 AM
>> >>> Subject: Your Dyn account status will change in 14 days
>> >>> To: turgon@mike-leone.com
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Web Version
>> >>>
>> >>> To our Dyn free hostname users:
>> >>>
>> >>> This email is an reminder that Dyn's free hostname program will be ending on Wednesday, May 7th -- 14 days from today. If you are receiving this email, you have one or multiple free hostnames with us.
>> >>>
>> >>> In order to avoid any service disruption, you have the option to upgrade to VIP status at a one-time 25% discount, good for any package of Remote Access (formerly DynDNS Pro). By doing so, you'll have immediate access to customer support, additional hostnames, and more.
>> >>>
>> >>> Note: if you are currently a customer of another paid Dyn service (ex. Dyn Standard DNS or Dyn Email Services) and also utlize free hostnames in your account, you must purchase Remote Access for those hostnames.
>> >>>
>> >>> Here's how you get this done in two easy steps:
>> >>>
>> >>> 1) Login to account.dyn.com.
>> >>> 2) Click here to add Remote Access to your cart at the one-time 25% discount, applied upon checkout.
>> >>>
>> >>> If you have additional questions about the changes, please visit our FAQ page or email userhelp@dyn.com for assistance.
>> >>>
>> >>> Dyn
>> >>> Global HQ
>> >>> 150 Dow Street – Tower Two
>> >>> Manchester, NH 03101 Remove yourself from this list
>> >>>
>> >>> Apparen
>> >>>
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>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> -Doug
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
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