On Thu, 26 Oct 2000, Mohamed bin Abdel Rahman wrote:
>
>
> Joe Baptista writes:
> > And next year I expect thousands of tlds within the ORSC root.
> >
>
> I am very interested in this ORSC root stuff, and on how to create
> a new TLD in the ORSC root.
>
> I need the following information :
>
> (a) How much is the registry fee to create a TLD in the ORSC root?
Nothing. We have no registry fees. We may have registry fees next
year. At this time were rewriting the ORSC bylaws. The original bylaws
were intended to a large part to satisfy the NTIA/DOC (department of
commerce US) and provide us with a seat at the table to take over the root
servers administrative functions. However that does not apply anymore and
the bylaws are being restated. I'll be pushing for a $25.00 to $50.00 per
year tld fee.
At this time if you can setup the servers, databases and all the glue
programs required to operate and produce a zone file - you get listed on
the ORSC and a few other roots which automatically include under
associated roots like the TINC.
> (b) What is maximum number of TLD that any one organization can
> register?
start small - think big. Your not limited to adding TLD's - provided
they don't conflict with anyone elses tld's. To check this goto
http://www.pccf.net/cgi-bin/root-servers/whereis-tld
and also check to see if it's in the legacy data prepaired for the IFWP
Nic Committee - which is indexed at
http://www.earth-net.net/GTLD/database.html
The dot.com zone file (which many know I have a special love for) can
accomodate over 17 million names. The same applies to TLD's as the files
are essentially the same in form and structure. So in my opinion there's
alot of room for growth and play.
> (b) How many name servers are required for a TLD before it can be
> delegated?
2 = two
> (c) Is the registry operator required to operate a public whois server?
whois servers are essential to provide contact details required for
network administration. However not everyone uses them including some
cctld operators. I recommend you set one up for the tld, but a web
interface to access that data is also acceptable as a bare minimum.
> (d) What dispute policy should the registry operator use?
None - or whatever you feel is necessary. Dispute policies came about
after the fact. Long after domain names were an integral part of the
landscape legal challenges mainly due to scarcity were established over
time. You however do not need to follow this model - nor do I recommend
it.
In the case of the dot.god registry our policy is "first come, first
served". Also our domains will be "Owned" not leased or rented. Once you
have your domain - it's yours. We are the only registry with this policy
in place. The concept of ownership is an important one in the domain
business. The historical purpose for domains was as addresses for
resources. Once you had your address - it stayed yours. This provided a
high level of stability, which no longer exists today on the United States
Government internet.
Also by agreement with our domain owners (agreement draft pending) the
dot.GOD registry will be transfered to them once one million sld domains
are sold. We decided in the long run to return the registry to the owners
because they are the only one's with an interest in it's long term
stability and as such they should be in charge.
So you see, there is considerable flexibility here.
> (e) Are there any anti-spam regulations that the registry operator need
> to follow?
I don't do anything in that area. To be clear the dot.GOD registry
involves the maintenance of a database and does not include any policing
function whatsoever. It's not our department and there are dangers in
policing these areas. Once a provider of services engages in the act of
"policing" other peoples policies and begins to make "judgements" the
result under common law is that you establish liability in the area and
open yourself up to persecution.
It's like opening the pandoras box, if you police this policy - well you
can also police that policy. So we want to stay well away from that
slippery slope.
> (f) What will happen to the TLD in the event of registry failure?
ya fix it. also the standard backups of data should be done - etc etc.
Regards
Joe
>
> Joe, can you get back to me A.S.A.P. with the answers to the above
> questions?
> My email address is mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> --
> Mohamed bin Abdel Rahman
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>
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