We have written a spec for this. We are currently reviewing it. When we
have a more current draft, I commit to sending it to the list for feedback;
probably Monday.
Regards,
sA
At 11:10 AM 9/13/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Now is the time to let Scott know how you would like to see this handled.
>It is currently #2 on his list of things that must get done immediately.
>We haven't started coding yet, but I believe things kick off on Monday (?)
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>On Wed, 13 Sep 2000, Douglas M. Friend wrote:
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> > Hi Ross,
> >
> > Is it possible for resellers to have some input as to how this will
> work? My preference would be that OpenSRS provide the reseller with a
> ping when domains are near expiration, and that this period would be set
> by us (similar to the low points threshold). The reseller would then be
> responsible to send a reminder notice out to their clients for
> renewal. This will give us the freedom to keep our in the forefront, and
> the flexibility for different types of account management designs.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Doug Friend.
> > http://register4less.com
> >
> > "Ross Wm. Rader" wrote:
> > >
> > > <humor>
> > > Actually, it's a lot simpler than that - we plan on shutting the service
> > > down, run away with the clients and live off the renewals.
> > > </humor>
> > > ;)
> > >
> > > Seriously, we are working throught the specifics as we speak. My general
> > > understanding is that our system will send out messages from you to your
> > > clients requesting that they renew their registration at a URL you
> > > specify. These messages will go out regularly prior to the expiry of the
> > > domain. We haven't nailed down specifically how grace periods will work
> > > etc., but financially I expect renewals to be charged out at the sames
> > > rates as new registrations and in the same manner.
> > >
> > > On Wed, 13 Sep 2000, Robert Chalmers wrote:
> > >
> > > > ok, I'm pretty new to this stuff, but it just dawned on me.
> > > >
> > > > A person registers with our service.
> > > > We've paid the $10 to OPS, and the client pays $XX to us for a
> years reg.
> > > >
> > > > What happens next year? Do OPS 'bill' me $10, and I bill the client? Or
> > > > what? Does the client renew with me for whatever fee I've set, and
> I send
> > > > (figurativly speaking) 10 bucks to OPS.
> > > >
> > > > or. say I have 1000 domains registered with me, I simply pay OPS
> 1000 x 10
> > > > each year, plus what ever the next requirement of 'registration
> slots' is?
> > > >
> > > > I can't find any references to this in the FAQ's anywhere.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Robert
> > > >
> > > > "Life is a Cabernet..."
> > > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > -rwr
> > >
> > > Ross Wm. Rader
> > > Director Product Management,
> > > Channel Platform Group
> > > Tucows Inc.
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > t. 416.535.0123 x335
> > > f. 416.531.5584
> > >
> > > "Embrace the cow, love the cow.
> > > And remember, Winsock means love."
> >
> > --
> > http://www.register4less.com
> >
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>Thanks,
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>-rwr
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>Ross Wm. Rader
>Director Product Management,
>Channel Platform Group
>Tucows Inc.
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>t. 416.535.0123 x335
>f. 416.531.5584
>
>"Embrace the cow, love the cow.
>And remember, Winsock means love."
Scott Allan
Director OpenSRS
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
