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And so it ends...
- Subject: And so it ends...
- From: drc at virtualized.org (David Conrad)
- Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 07:11:30 -1000
- In-reply-to: <[email protected]>
- References: <[email protected]>
Robert,
On Feb 3, 2011, at 8:53 PM, Robert Bonomi wrote:
>> As far as I am aware, the USG contract is with ICANN, not ARIN (see
>> http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/iana/ianacontract_081406.pdf,
>> section C.2.2.1.3).
>
> Correct. _They_ can can delegate "as they see fit", with no requirement
> to provide competing alternatives. ARIN, the delegatee, is not the
> 'monopolist' -- the party controlling the situation -- they are just a
> delagatee of the party who has the monopoly position.
An interesting perspective. Thanks!
Regards,
-drc