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dnsmasq vs Yahoo! Messenger

A side-by-side look at dnsmasq and Yahoo! Messenger. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

dnsmasq

dnsmasq

Network & Admin

dnsmasq is a lightweight, open source DNS forwarder and DHCP server. It is designed to provide DNS and DHCP services to a small network, and can be configured on routers or other network devices.

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Yahoo! Messenger

Yahoo! Messenger

Social & Communications

Yahoo! Messenger is an instant messaging client and associated protocol provided by Yahoo!. It allows users to communicate in real-time through text, voice, video chat, and file sharing. Popular in the early 2000s, it has since declined in usage with the rise of smartphones and other messaging apps.

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