Andy Davidson wrote:
Hi,
On 8 Apr 2008, at 03:18, Axel Pawlik wrote:
The Executive Board also understands that the proposal introduces the option for those End Users who cannot form a contract with a "Sponsoring LIR" to form a contract directly with the RIPE NCC.
Thanks for a clear direction/opinion. Please can you identify such an occasion when you think the above may apply ?
Andy, this provision is for the case that an end user cannot find a friendly LIR / RIPE NCC member to take him under its wings. I don't think that this is a very likely case, but you mileage may vary.
In this case the End User will be required to set up an LIR and become a RIPE NCC member.
Based on Axel's comments that End Site -> LIR -> RIR will still be the encouraged application route, and that end sites will need to join the RIPE NCC in order to apply for resources, I support 2007-01.
Misunderstanding? End users who establish a relationship with an LIR will not have to become RIPE NCC members. One contract should be enough :-) cheers, Axel