Re: An Open Letter to the IAHC

[Simon Higgs <simon@higgs.com>]

At 7:15 PM -0500 12/29/96, Perry E. Metzger wrote:

> "Leo Smith" writes:
> > Ultimately, the question to IAHC is: "to what degree does IAHC
> > consider the importance of providing sound business architecture for
> > the framework under which registries will operate?".  What's your
> > personal thoughts on that question?
>
> I've stated in this forum that in my opinion that it is the interests
> of the users of the system that are paramount. The primary function of
> the DNS is not to provide a business opportunity but to provide a
> service to the users of the system.
>

On that basis the registry must be non-profit and paid for by a
co-operative agreement with an organization such as the NSF.

As for progress, at least we now know you're going backwards...

;-D


Regards,

Simon

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