Craig and all,
Craig McTaggart wrote:
> 1. Separation of com/net/org registry from NSI
>
> I thought it was a no-brainer that these databases had to be taken away from
> NSI. Is this something ICANN might do in the future but is leaving in place
> for now?
Good question. It is not likely that A.Root-Server.net will be turned over to
the ICANN/ISI's control without some difficulty as NSI claims ownership
of the Registry Databases.
>
>
> Has NSI successfully defended its claim to own these databases?
Yes.
> Is that
> issue over now or just deferred by the introduction of the SRS?
Not necessarily.
>
>
> 2. Operation of "A" root server
>
> Is NSI still operating the root server under instructions (contract?) from
> IANA?
No.
> Has ICANN renewed that relationship? Is the documentation available
> anywhere? Is that covered in the cooperative agreement?
>
> Isn't it a bit odd that NSI is: (1) a registar, (2) the com/net/org
> registry, and (3) the operator of the root server? Is that permanent?
Not odd at all in that NSI did most of the development. However this
points up the need for additional registries more than the need of
additional Registrars in order to have true competition.
>
>
> Craig McTaggart
> Graduate Student
> University of Toronto
> Faculty of Law
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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