Verisign "Editorial" on news.com

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Delivered-To: dfarber+ () ux13 sp cs cmu edu
> Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2003 22:30:20 -0400
> From: Jeff Wasilko <jeffw () smoe org>
> Subject: Verisign "Editorial" on news.com
> To: dave () farber net
>
> (for IP)
>
> http://news.com.com/2010-1071-5086769.html
>
> Suggest that you read it sitting down. Verisign just doesn't
> understand that they are a steward of a public resource....
>
>
> A couple of prime paragraphs:
>
>
> This is a significant test for the entire community because if
> the community can't find a way to introduce new services while
> reaching a resolution on technical matters that might arise, then
> the Internet infrastructure will never improve. It's tantamount
> to saying that the Internet world is flat and therefore there is
> no need for further exploration.
>
> ...
>
> We have seen firsthand what investment in these networks means.
> Nearly a year ago, the root servers that serve as the foundation
> of the Internet came under intense computer attack. VeriSign's
> two root servers withstood the attack, in large part because we
> have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to fortify them and
> have hired the very best people to run them.
>
>
> ***********
>
> I'm sure the rest of the folks running the root servers have
> something to say about that...
>
> -j

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