On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 09:01:59 -0700 John Wilson got an infinite number of monkeys to type out:
> ICANN is an independent organization that is located in the US not an arm of > the US Government (anymore) and it works with national and regional > organizations around the world. Hate to disagree, but...ICANN is under the US Commerce Dept. From the article: "Michael Gallagher, President Bush's internet adviser and head of the national telecommunications and information administration, believes they are seizing on the only "central" part of the system in an effort to exert control. "They are looking for a handle, thinking that the DNS is the meaning of life. But the meaning of life lies within their own borders and the policies that they create there." The US government, which funded the development of the internet in the 60s, said in June it intended to retain its role overseeing Icann, reneging on a pledge made during Bill Clinton's presidency. Since Icann was created, the US commerce department has not once interfered with its decisions." There's a big huge 'YET' hanging off the end of *that* sentence. Anyhow, who cares what the US decides either way: http://european.de.orsn.net/faq.php -- JoeHill / RLU #282046 / www.freeyourmachine.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Tax the rich, feed the poor, Till there are no rich no more" -- Ten Years After
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