Re: [apnic-talk] [apnic-announce] Whois v3 is coming

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

Dear secretariat and all.,

  This is my second response to this announcement.

  The Web site/URL to which you refer for Whois v3,
www.apnic.net/whois-v3 is either  broken or does not
exist as stated. Could you perhaps have the proper URL
reference available or provide further more accurate
information?  Please advise.

APNIC Secretariat wrote:

> [Note "reply-to:" field]
>
> Dear Colleague,
>
> APNIC is pleased to announce that the Whois database will be upgraded on 20
> August 2002. The new database, using RIPE v3 software, will provide many new
> features:
>     - Enhanced syntax checking
>     - Better security features
>     - Improved response time and reliability
>     - More query options
>     - Integrated Internet Routing Registry (IRR) service
>     - RPSL compliant database*
>
> *RPSL (Routing Policy Specification Language) is an Internet standard
> notation for representing Internet routing information.
>
> How will Whois v3 affect you?
> -----------------------------
> Most users should not be affected by the Whois v3 upgrade. Advanced users
> may experience some changes. Most Whois clients will still be able to access
> the new database, however, a new Whois client with v3 options will be made
> available for download.
>
> APNIC members will also need to change some procedures for updating the
> Whois database.
>
> Where to find more information?
> -------------------------------
> Announcements about the Whois v3 upgrade will be posted to the mailing list
> for the Database Special Interest Group (SIG). Instructions for subscribing
> to the mailing list can be found at:
>
>     www.apnic.net/lists
>
> APNIC will provide full details and further assistance prior to the upgrade
> to ensure that database users are fully informed of the necessary changes.
> Whois v3 project updates will also be posted to the APNIC website at:
>
>     www.apnic.net/whois-v3
>
> Stay tuned for further announcements!
>
> Best regards,
> ______________________________________________________________________
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Regards,

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