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ICANN Won't Get DNS Root Servers
daria42 writes "The US Department of Commerce has reversed its original decision on the Internet's root DNS servers, which would have eventually seen them pass into the hands of ICANN. While the original decision would have seen ICANN take full responsibility after it met a number of conditions, the new declaration means Commerce would keep that control, regardless of whether and when those conditions are met. It is possible that some countries could withdraw support from ICANN, and this decision even opens up the gate for a separate DNS system to be established outside the US's control."
ICANN'T even .tel you how bad this news is for the internet community at large. ICANN and the root dns need to Server all ties with the bush administration.
(oh god... I am a horrible person).
And I want a pony.
One line blog. I hear that they're called Twitters now.
The Bush administration announced that the U.S. government will not hand over control of the Internet to any other organisation, a surprise move that could presage an international flap.
Wow ... this means that talking about 'the Internets' might actually become an accurate expression. This is what we pay politicians big bucks for - they're visionaries who shape the future. My support for the administration has risen to new heights.
I hear there's rumors on the Slashdots
And we should just allow people to pick and use whatever IP address they want too.
With IPv6, that may not be so far-fetched.
And I want a pony
Now that's far-fetched. We've already had this discussion...every pony I get for you dies. No more ponies until you learn some responsibility!
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From CNN -- "US keeps control over internet computers"
From the Brits -- "US appears to affirm its authority on the internet"
From the Canadians -- "US to control internet traffic"
India -- "US won't cede monopoly on the internet"
You forgot:
FOX News- "Bush saves American Internet from Evil Foreigners!"
In case of fire, do not use elevator. Use water!
Then you will be pleased to hear about my new faith-based initiative to hand over management of the internet to church groups. Just to show that this is not one of those wacky christian-right things, we will have a separate top level domain ".heathen" to carry domains with Muslim, Jewish, and Catholic content.
Ask your pastor how you can help.
Think of the children!
From CNN -- "US keeps control over internet computers"
From the Brits -- "US appears to affirm its authority on the internet"
From the Canadians -- "US to control internet traffic"
India -- "US won't cede monopoly on the internet"
You forgot:
FOX News- "Bush saves American Internet from Evil Foreigners!"
One more:
the "evil liberals" at the NY Times -- "Bush alienates allies, endangers future of the internet"
There is no belief, however foolish, that will not gather its faithful adherents who will defend it to the death.-Asimov
comments like this makes me wonder why doesnt /. has a "+1 sarcastic" mod...
It would also need a "-1 doesn't get it" mod for the posts that follow a "+1 sarcastic"
-Eric
SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.
In other news: US Government to rename ICANN to NOYOUCANNOT
Hmmm witty sig or funny sig? Maybe elitest techy sig!
(sorry)
Ah, arrogance and stupidity, all in the same package. How efficient of you. -- Londo Mollari