At my previous job we blocked TCP 53 years ago and nobody complained.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian J. Murrell [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, June 09, 2000 8:27 PM
> To:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject:      legitimate uses of TCP DNS?
> 
> I understand the theory of DNS regarding the use of UDP and TCP but am
> wondering about the real-world use of TCP DNS.  Are there any sites that
> use TCP exclusively for legitmate requests (i.e. NOT axfr)?
> 
> I am contemplating disallowing TCP DNS at my firewall and am wondering
> about what "real world" collateral damage would be caused (examples of
> specific sites and software that would break please -- I have enough
> theory right now).
> 
> Thanx,
> b.
> 
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