Re: Notes (fwd)

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Michael,

  I have yet to see a valid argument to support, technicaly, shared
gTLDs on this list to date.  Not withstanding Jons assertion.

  Nor have I been able in my own mind, or from suggestions on this
list for a balid and worlkable business model that would allow for
sharing completely.  If it is found that a model is not workable
and profitable within some boundry, no registry will continue
with the shareing in my opinion.

Michael Dillon wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 1 Jan 1997, Leo Smith wrote:
> 
> > In the same
> > way that postel may not have had the expertise to judge the technical
> > aspects of implementing a database system,
> 
> Actually, I withdraw that statement. In reviewing further messages from
> the July 1996 NEWDOM list I discovered one in which Jon said that he
> believed the technical hurdles were minor but he couldn't see a business
> case for shared registries at the time.
> 
> > Capital investment from private
> > stockholders will not be forthcoming if there is not an exclusive license,
> > IMO.
> 
> Agreed. However it is quite possibly that many companies who already
> have the infrastructure in place, will offer registry services. Companies
> like IBM, Digital, MCS, Relcom and organizations like NIC-FR, RIPN,
> ISPA-UK etc.

Regards,
-- 
Jeffrey A. Williams
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Information Eng. Group. 
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