The Domain Name System Runs on Free and Open Source Software (foss) [pdf]
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The Domain Name System (DNS) relies on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), as highlighted in a report by ICANN's Security and Stability Advisory Committee, with the community showing interest in the underlying infrastructure.
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