Re:Show HN: A simple-to-update dynamic DNS service
by desufnoc on Tuesday June 17, 2014 @05:25PM
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I can't imagine somebody would trust me with their root-domain, basically.
The “root-domain” is the domain name with a single zero-length label at the top of the hierarchy. What you're referring to is a zone.
Re:Show HN: A simple-to-update dynamic DNS service
by stevekemp on Tuesday June 17, 2014 @05:34PM
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I thought context would make that clear, but yes you're correct.
Re:Show HN: A simple-to-update dynamic DNS service
by desufnoc on Tuesday June 17, 2014 @06:04PM
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Yes it is from the context that I inferred what you're talking about. I didn't mention it to pick, but because the DNS is littered with misunderstandings and I think that's part of what holds it back.
Initially it was put together as a learning experience, but I can see that it is useful enough to remain live indefinitely.
I can imagine several way of monetizing it, such as adding the MX/SRV/TXT/CNAME records, etc. But the one that seems most useful would be allowing custom domain - and sadly I can't see how to do that easily.
(I can't imagine somebody would trust me with their root-domain, basically. And having *.foo.example.com seems like it would be long enough to spoil the utility.)