DNS Top Level Domain Questionnaire

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>   > Antonio_Blasco Bonito <bonito at nis.garr.it> writes:
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>   > I see this matter similar to the EOF. RIPE is the natural reference.
>   > If the RIPE-NCC needs the approval of the NCC contributors to host
>   > a ETLDF repository, that could be asked. But I would leave this issue
>   > to be discussed on the list and at the next RIPE meeting.
> 
> It is not clear to me what the difference is between "ETLDF" and the
> DNS-WG is.  Further the request was for a closed repository.  These are
> both different from EOF.  EOF is a normal RIPE working group governed by
> the RIPE Terms of Reference and any of their material stored at the NCC
> is publicly available. 
> 
> In other words: If the RIPE-DNS WG asks for an open repository there is
> no problem and we will do it immediately.  If a closed subgroup asks for
> a closed repository this needs consultation with the RIPE chair, the WG
> chair and possibly the contributors. 
> 
> Please understand that I take this slightly more formally than usual
> because it is a matter of principle that all activities of RIPE and RIPE
> working groups are open. 
> 
> Daniel

I fully understand your position. It is clear that the issue needs further
discussion in the RIPE-DNS WG and in a closed group if such one is
formed, which is not yet the case. 

Blasco