Re: Root Name Server Confederations

[Marc Hurst <mhurst () fastlane ca>]

On Tue, 20 May 1997, Ben Black wrote:

> > > there are not multiple sets of root name servers.  there is a set
> > > of root name servers and a bunch of paranoid wierdos like jim fleming
> > > who run servers who answer bogusly for "." and other domains.
> >
> > Again, the eDNS root servers are operational and resolve, albeit on a 
> > small percentage, are you willing to say this sytem does not work?
>
> their being operational makes them no less bogus.  IANA says who answers 
> for "." and eDNS aint it.


Not only is that restraint of trade, I would like to see you make that 
defense stay in a court outside of the US. 

> > > > Also, ISPs should become more familiar with where
> > > > the following servers are located relative to your servers.
> > > > There are many network tools which can help you make
> > > > this assessment.
> > >
> > > there is no such choice.  there is one set of root name servers and
> > > if you don't use it the universe will garbage collect you and your
> > > customers and your capital assets since you were clearly not destined
> > > to survive.
> >
> > At this point this is blatant, malicious business interference...
>
> not to be confused with the blatant malicious business interference 
> caused by attempting to forcibly splinter the "." domain.
>
> what happens when there is disagreement in the eDNS community and someone 
> decides to break off and for Yet Another DNS Coalition?  or are you 
> assuming such a thing will never happen?
>
> > Call us Robbin Hoods, we don't collect a salary for throwing accusations....
>
> neither do i.  eDNS is bound to produce nothing but confusion and headaches.
>
> > > actual root name servers, but by their old names.
> >
> > Still like challenging your paycheque?
>
> InterNIC may be questionable technically and ethically, but they are 
> blessed by IANA currently.  that is important because it eliminates the 
> confusion and headaches of getting dozens of different organizations 
> around the world to agree all the time.
>
> if there are multiple IANA blessed NICs, then so be it.  they will 
> operate only as long as they follow the guidelines set down for them by a 
> higher authority with no financial stake in the game.
>
> > I should agree but they too are after what everyone wants....
>
> everyone wants confusion and headaches?
>
> > Only because God, ahem.. you approve Paul.
>
> you mean since everyone involved in nameserver issues does exactly what 
> paul says or is that simple hyperbole to hide the lack of facts in your 
> argument?
>
> > I have to wonder if you have the resources to defend yourself from 
> > worldwide allegations of collusion and racketeering?
>
> yes, i'm sure there will be no legal action when there are 5 different 
> .web domains that refuse to cooperate with each other.
>
>
> b3n
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