Rob,
Now we reach the crux of where the discusions *should* be... how do we
incorporate multiple "root" systems into the existing model?
I (and many others) have no difficulty resolving new TLDs, because we have
our systems pointing to other DNS servers for resolution. It is that
simple from a
Rob and all,
Rob, you make very many good points here, and they have been
made many times before. However there are methods of
solving every one of them currently. The problem with doing
so on a large scale is that there would be a perceived
"Split Root" claim by many if this was done. FWIW,
Gene Marsh writes:
> While root servers are, indeed, necessary for
> resolution, they do not have to be the current root servers.
> Additional / alternate root servers can certainly be used
> (and ARE being used) for new TLDs.
Certainly. But without some sort of top-level coordination to guarant
>The standard Unix nameserver ("named") supports the serving of any TLD but
>relies on the entrenched administrative infrastructure (the rootservers) to
>"discover" the correct place to resolve a domain, and as we all know and
>love, this model focuses far too much power into machines controlled b
I believe there might be a way around the problems we currently face, and
one that seems true to the "spirit" of the global Internet. Perhaps it is
not exactly as I have outlined below, but I do believe there exists a
solution based upon some of the ideas I present and would welcome
discussion.
