Re: Future of IANA (and IETF)

[Jay at Iperdome.com]

 At 12:38 PM 2/3/98 -0800, Dave Crocker wrote:
>As such, it is the position of many that the role of domain names in the
>Internet infrastructure dictates that registries be operated in a strictly
>cost-recovery basis and with direct public oversight.  One might debate the
>details about different/better ways of implementing this, but the strategic
>difference between allowing for-profit vs. non-profit is very much the
>difference between pro-supplier and pro-consumer.
>
>I'll also note that the Magaziner Green Paper will provide no meaningful
>oversight to the for-profit registries, thereby making their misbehavior
>that much more likely.


Ok Dave, I'll call your bluff.

Are you suggesting that if I agree to change Iperdome into
a not-for-profit corporation, that you and the MOUvement
will support our entry into the root.  

If this is all that it will take for us to gain entry into 
the root, then I am prepared to take you up on your offer.  
If not, then please clarify your position.

Please note:  This will introduce competition at the 
registry level, regardless of whether we are a for-profit 
or a not-for-profit corporation.  In either case, the best 
interests of the Internet community will be served.


Regards,

Jay Fenello
President, Iperdome, Inc.  
404-250-3242  http://www.iperdome.com