Antonio_Blasco Bonito <bonito@nis.garr.it> writes:
I see this matter similar to the EOF. RIPE is the natural reference. If the RIPE-NCC needs the approval of the NCC contributors to host a ETLDF repository, that could be asked. But I would leave this issue to be discussed on the list and at the next RIPE meeting.
It is not clear to me what the difference is between "ETLDF" and the DNS-WG is. Further the request was for a closed repository. These are both different from EOF. EOF is a normal RIPE working group governed by the RIPE Terms of Reference and any of their material stored at the NCC is publicly available.
In other words: If the RIPE-DNS WG asks for an open repository there is no problem and we will do it immediately. If a closed subgroup asks for a closed repository this needs consultation with the RIPE chair, the WG chair and possibly the contributors.
Please understand that I take this slightly more formally than usual because it is a matter of principle that all activities of RIPE and RIPE working groups are open.
Daniel
I fully understand your position. It is clear that the issue needs further discussion in the RIPE-DNS WG and in a closed group if such one is formed, which is not yet the case. Blasco