Is OpenDNS already on Linux Mint?

[MrGta2014]

Ok i installed Linux Mint 14 Cinnamon x64 Version so i went to WorldStarHiphop.com and it says its blocked on this network using Open DNS on firefox and Google chrome, First of all i own my Comcast internet im the only one that uses it plus i don't use open dns and i never used it i used a different pc and my macbook on the same network and its not block at all, its only blocked on pc with Linux Mint. The Description says its blocked for Video Sharing,Music,Lingerie/Bikini???? why is Open DNS on Linux Mint and is there anyway to get rid of it.

[catweazel]

why is Open DNS on Linux Mint

It isn't. Ask your ISP why they are using it. The phrase "this network" should have given you the clue that your ISP is using it.

[MrGta2014]

But im using other computers that are connected to the same network and they can go to the website and others with out problems.

[catweazel]

But im using other computers that are connected to the same network and they can go to the website and others with out problems.

Then perhaps you should check to see if it is installed on that computer.

[MrGta2014]

I have never even used OpenDNS. and i didnt install it.

[catweazel]

i didnt install it.

Does that mean it isn't installed? And have you checked if that machine is going through a proxy?

[MrGta2014]

how do i check that?

[catweazel]

how do i check that?

I re-read your first post. You've probably got parental controls installed. In the main menu choose System Tools > System Settings. In the network applet, select the network proxy option. You'll probably find that the IP is being pointed to OpenDNS. Set it to 'None'.

You can check for OpenDNS by going here: https://store.opendns.com/familyshield/welcome/

[MrGta2014]

it still doesn't work.

[marshmat]

MrGta2014 is correct, Linux Mint 14 does use OpenDNS as a fall-back by default if it encounters any problems reaching the normal DNS servers. The OpenDNS servers themselves apply censorship controls, including fairly aggressive domain blocking. If for any reason Mint doesn't get a response from the default DNS server for that connection, it'll switch to the fall-back DNS servers, which are (by default) the heavily censored OpenDNS ones. On occasion, for unclear reasons, Mint will prefer OpenDNS instead of your normal servers.

To get DNS working properly, enter in a terminal:
sudo gedit /etc/resolvconf/resolv.conf.d/tail

Replace the two OpenDNS IP addresses with those of trusted DNS servers (popular ones are Google's 8.8.4.4 and 8.8.8.8 ), or comment out those lines completely (put a # in front of them). Save and reboot. Censorship should be gone after reboot.

Related references:
http://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=2234
http://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?f=90&t=128529