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Why dnsmasq?

Why not unbound/bind/etc?

Each has a use case. dnsmasq has an easier barrier to entry, so I have seen people use it during prototyping before implimenting unbound/powerdns/bind etc, but often those can be much more complicated setups.

Most edge routers provided by ISP's are running dnsmasq on the underside.

>an easier barrier to entry

I'd say opposite

It had less examples and docs compare to unbound. At least that was my reason to setup unbound 2 years ago

>Most edge routers provided by ISP's are running dnsmasq on the underside.

True and sad

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