Joao Damas wrote:

Perhaps it is time to think about leaving the whois query syntax as it is now and look at a different way of looking up things in RIR DBs (based on crisp?). The current RIPE whois syntax may not be the best but it has been consistent for quite a few years and overloading it is likely to not make things easier for casual users while it would be muddle things for long time users

I must say, I'm inclined to agree with Joao on this. Let's leave the RIPE whois syntax to enjoy its retirement in peace and concentrate on how to get the features we want in CRISP. -- Nigel Titley Peering Coordinator, FLAG Telecom +44 20 8564 5812 ********************************************************************** This e-mail message is confidential and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and contains information which is or may be confidential, non-public or legally privileged. Any dissemination or distribution of this message other than to its intended recipient is strictly prohibited. You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose the contents to any other person. If you have received this message in error, please notify us by email to postmaster@flagtelecom.com immediately and delete the original message and all copies from all locations in your computer systems. This e-mail has been swept by Mailsweeper TM for viruses. However, FLAG Telecom cannot accept liability for any damage which you may sustain as a result of software viruses. ********************************************************************** This message has been scanned for viruses by MailControl - www.mailcontrol.com