IPv6 assignments to DNS root servers in the RIPE region

> Anyway, if anything, time should make us smarter.

some days i wonder.  this is one example that makes me wonder.

> The difference between these machines and others is that these ones 
> are needed by everyone. When you say the protocol "WILL" take care of 
> the hints file, maybe you wanted to say: the protocol "SHOULD" take 
> care...

"DOES" would probably be most appropriate, as it works in theory and has
been shown to work in practice

> The request to get the addresses back is, as Daniel pointed out, a 
> reasonable one from an operations point of view.

of course

> If a root server were to move and a change of address was required, it
> might be a good idea not to have another name server at the same address,
> or if you have one, let it be something that would be helping towards a
> smooth transition.

yup.  it's called prudent operation.  it's not like we have not been here
before and don't have the coffee mug.  people should also not announce bogus
routes to the root servers.  so, should we hard-wire the routes into the
routers?

randy