From df16dc275fe622b4c5ad81f1ec99cfc5c6643e44 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Babak Farrokhi Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:16:24 +0430 Subject: [PATCH] improve README to explain module requirement --- README.md | 14 ++++++++------ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8ca7f3c..84d71ce 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ suspected something is wrong with your DNS? Here we have a set of tools to perform basic audits on your DNS requests and responses to make sure your DNS is working as you expect. -You can measure the response time of any given DNS server for arbitrary -requests using `dnsping`. Just like traditional ping utility, it gives you -similar functionality for DNS requests. +You can measure the response time of any given DNS server for arbitrary requests +using `dnsping`. Just like traditional ping utility, it gives you similar +functionality for DNS requests. You can also trace the path your DNS request takes to destination to make sure it is not being redirected or hijacked. This can be done by comparing different @@ -25,9 +25,11 @@ of view. # prerequisites This script requires python3 as well as latest -[dnspython](http://www.dnspython.org/). Please note that "dnstraceroute" -requires a modified version of dnspython module, which is included. You just -need to run `git submodule update --init` +[dnspython](http://www.dnspython.org/) and +[cymruwhois](https://pythonhosted.org/cymruwhois/). Please note that +"dnstraceroute" requires a modified version of dnspython module. All required +third-party modules are included as GIT submodules. You just need to run `git +submodule update --init` and project directory to pull the required code. # dnsping dnsping pings a DNS resolver by sending an arbitrary DNS query for given number