Spamcop has a handy little tool to convert SPF record entries to IP address and/or ranges. Simply feed it a domain name and it will read in the SPF record if it exists and convert it to IPs. If no SPF is present then it will use the MX record. I suppose you *could* use this to check your own SPF records .... … [Read more...] about SPF to IP translation
Domains & DNS
Why cheap domain registrars fail to deliver
Over the course of the last few years I have dealt with a wide range of ICANN registrars and their resellers. Some experiences have been good, some fantastic and some excruciatingly painful.Which ones stick out? The bad ones of course!It is a well known fact that people remember bad service and, more importantly, talk about it more than they do about good service. About a year … [Read more...] about Why cheap domain registrars fail to deliver
The death of phpbb?
According to Netcraft a number of hosting companies are banning the use of phpbb. Considering the number of security issues that the open source bulletin board software has had in the last 8 months, this move is not particularly surprising. However, as a spokesperson for the developers rightly pointed out: While phpBB has and no doubt will continue to suffer from exploits (show … [Read more...] about The death of phpbb?
Business insight from someone who should know
Bob Parson's latest blog entry caught my attention. Bob talks about how he did not "make it" the first time, or even the second. He lost fortunes before he finally made it. It may not teach you how he became a success, but it will show you that: You probably won't succeed the first time You are not alone You might succeed - he did Edit: Thanks to John for pointing out the … [Read more...] about Business insight from someone who should know
Google wins domain case
According to NAF Google Inc has won its case regarding the disputed usage of the domains: googkle.com ghoogle.com gfoogle.com gooigle.com Domain squatting, or more specifically, typo squatting, is an ongoing problem for any company with a notable presence. Within the IE namespace it is much harder for would be squatters to register the domain, never mind actually abusing it. … [Read more...] about Google wins domain case