[Dnsmasq-discuss] Dnsmasq with Gigantic hosts file

[Jason]

Hello all,

I'm considering replacing squidguard, a filtering redirector for the 
squid cache proxy, with a BIG hosts file and dnsmasq (716,093 
entries!).  Currently, my network serves less than 10 clients(dns only, 
no dhcp), but may reach 200 in the next few years.  Will this work.  
It'd be nice to consolidate the functions and have the option to 
shutdown the squid cache.  Also, squidguard can block a specific url 
inside a domain, ie, www.goodsite.com/badarea/badstuff.html.  Can 
dnsmasq emulate this?  I know this is outside the design intent of 
dnsmasq, but it's not a bad application. 

Jason