Re: small vent

["David R. Conrad" <davidc () apnic net>]

Tim,

> Having to specify the proper database host on the whois command always
> struck me a bit like requiring every user to specify the appropriate server
> for, e.g. ".com", every time the user makes a DNS request.

I agree.

> Why can't the registry folks get their collective act together and provide
> users with a system that allows a simple request like "whois name" to
> find the appropriate [piece] of the database.

There have been many discussions along similar lines, all come to nothing.
It would not appear to be a high priority.  Hopefully, this will change in
the near future.

Regards,
-drc