April 2003 - lir-wg - mailman.ripe.net

New Draft Document announcement
by RIPE NCC WebMaster 29 Apr '03

29 Apr '03

Dear Colleagues, The RIPE NCC has prepared a draft document titled "Improved Secure Communication System for RIPE NCC Members": http://www.ripe.net/ripe/draft-documents/pki-20030429.html Abstract There is a need for secure communication between the RIPE NCC and its members. This document presents an overview of the current communication system, and a new approach based on X.509 PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) technology and standards that will make interaction with the services provided by the RIPE NCC to its members more convenient and secure. Finally, the phases necessary to implement the system are described. The idea behind publishing this as a draft document is to give RIPE NCC members time to read it and provide feedback. If the LIRs agree with the ideas presented, then it will become a RIPE document and act as a basis for the project. The draft document can be discussed on the LIR Working Group, <lir-wg(a)ripe.net>, or you can send comments to <pki-suggestions(a)ripe.net>. Best regards, -- Shane Kerr RIPE NCC

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Local Whois Server
by Zahid 28 Apr '03

28 Apr '03

Yucel Guven METU Computer Center, Network Group Dear Yucel Guven, >From your e-mail I came to know that you have setup a local whois server. Would you please let me how we can setup a local whois server. Thanks Zahid System Admin CyberX IT Limited

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RIPE DB abuse by BSA (of all people) ?
by Peter Galbavy 25 Apr '03

25 Apr '03

I received this today, could be spam (even if 'genuine') but the linking of the IP address to me is worrying. I used to be a registered contact on the IP range mentioned - years ago, so someone obviously has an old RIPE (or ARIN etc.) DB. I know of no other location that this IP range is linked to my personal details. Is this valid / legal use of the RIPE DB (given it is out of date and obviously an offline copy) ? If it isn't, someone in RIPE want to pick this up ? Peter Galbavy Knowtion Ltd. --- original --- Return-path: <copyright-europe(a)bsa.org> Envelope-to: peter(a)wonderland.org Delivery-date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:50:43 +0100 Received: from exim by mailstore-1.mail.knowledge.com with spam-scanned (Exim 3.33 #1) id 195AuZ-00023K-00 for peter(a)wonderland.org; Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:50:43 +0100 Received: from [209.70.21.6] (helo=leads.bsa.org) by mailstore-1.mail.knowledge.com with esmtp (Exim 3.33 #1) id 195AuZ-00029t-00 for peter(a)wonderland.org; Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:50:43 +0100 Received: from CBECK1 ([192.168.1.31]) by leads.bsa.org with Microsoft SMTPSVC(5.0.2195.5329); Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:00:33 -0400 To: "Peter Galbavy" <peter(a)wonderland.org> From: Copyright Europe <copyright-europe(a)bsa.org> Subject: Case ID 670521 - Notice of Claimed Infringement Content-Transfer-Encoding: Quoted-Printable Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-ID: <000000010103d407d3(a)[192.168.1.31]> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 15:00:32 -0400 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 14 Apr 2003 19:00:33.0188 (UTC) FILETIME=[20134E40:01C302B8] X-Spam-Status: No, hits=-0.5 required=5.0 tests=DEAR_SOMEBODY version=2.20 X-Spam-Level: Monday, April 14, 2003 22 Chesterfield Road London N3 1PR England Cable and Wireless UK IP GSOC 1st Floor, Pinnacle House. Hartfie= ld R GB RE: Unauthorized Distribution of the following copyrighted computer progra= m(s): Adobe Illustrator Dear Sir/Madam: The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has determined that the connection lis= ted below, which appears to be using an Internet account under your control= , is using a Gnutella network to offer unlicensed copies of copyrighted com= puter programs published by the BSA's member companies. Infringement Details: ------------------------------ First Found: 27 Mar 2003 18:08:34 EST (GMT -500) Last Found: 13 Apr 2003 03:33:37 EST (GMT -500) Network: Bearshare IP Address: 212.36.41.234 IP Port: 6346 Protocol: Gnutella What was located as infringing content:=20 ------------------------------ Filename: adobe illustrator 10(with serial).zip (64,963kb) The above computer program(s) is/are being made available for copying, thro= ugh downloading, at the above location without authorization from the copyr= ight owner(s). Based upon BSA's representation of the copyright owners in anti-piracy matt= ers, we have a good faith belief that none of the materials or activities=20= listed above have been authorized by the rightholders, their agents, or the= law. BSA represents that the information in this notification is accurate= and states, under penalty of perjury, that it is authorized to act in this= matter on behalf of the copyright owners listed above. We hereby give notice of these activities to you and request that you take=20= expeditious action to remove or disable access to the materials described=20= above, and thereby prevent the illegal reproduction and distribution of pir= ated software via your company's network. As you know, illegal on-line acti= vities can result in 50 million people on the Internet accessing and downlo= ading a copyrighted product worldwide without authorization - a highly dama= ging activity for the copyright holder. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Please advise us regarding=20= what actions you take. Please include the following CaseID in any response you send: Case ID 67052= 1 Yours sincerely, Corinna Beck Business Software Alliance 1150 18th St NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 http://www.bsa.org E-mail: copyright-europe(a)bsa.org

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Improvements to database update software
by DB-News 23 Apr '03

23 Apr '03

[apologies for duplicate messages] Dear Colleagues, The Database Group at the RIPE NCC has been working on restructuring the dbupdate program. This is the part of the RIPE Whois server that processes update requests from users. The main goal has been to improve the acknowledgement messages that users receive from the RIPE Whois Database and provide clearer error reporting and authorisation information. We have also been able to make the software easier to maintain and modify. This will reduce the time spent fixing bugs and adding new features. Details may be found here: http://www.ripe.net/db/dbupdate/ A page further explaining the new acknowledgements can be found here: http://www.ripe.net/db/dbupdate/acknowledgments.html The new dbupdate messages have a different format. Therefore a phased approach to introducing the new server has been taken. For a period we will use the new dbupdate in parallel with the old one. This will allow people using automated tools time to update their software. PRE-MIGRATION Before the new dbupdate was available. auto-dbm-old(a)ripe.net DOES NOT EXIST auto-dbm(a)ripe.net --> old dbupdate auto-dbm-new(a)ripe.net DOES NOT EXIST DAY-X, Wednesday, 23 April, 2003 The new dbupdate is available but must be requested specifically. auto-dbm-old(a)ripe.net --> old dbupdate auto-dbm(a)ripe.net --> old dbupdate auto-dbm-new(a)ripe.net --> new dbupdate DAY-Y, Wednesday, 7 May, 2003 The new dbupdate is the default but the old dbupdate may be requested specifically. auto-dbm-old(a)ripe.net --> old dbupdate auto-dbm(a)ripe.net --> new dbupdate auto-dbm-new(a)ripe.net --> new dbupdate DAY-Z (POST-MIGRATION), Wednesday, 4 June, 2003 The old dbupdate is no longer available. auto-dbm-old(a)ripe.net DOES NOT EXIST auto-dbm(a)ripe.net --> new dbupdate auto-dbm-new(a)ripe.net DOES NOT EXIST Best regards, -- Shane Kerr Database Group RIPE NCC

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RIPE NCC Member Update
by RIPE NCC WebMaster 22 Apr '03

22 Apr '03

Dear Colleagues, The RIPE NCC announces the release of the RIPE NCC Member Update. This bulletin is part of our continued effort to communicate relevant information more effectively and to encourage the participation of our members at RIPE Meetings and in formulating the RIPE NCC activity plan. You can find the latest edition of the Member Update at: http://www.ripe.net/newsletter The Member Update includes sections on: Proposed actions by the RIPE NCC based on the member survey results, including the benefits and impacts of proposals Information about recent and forthcoming RIPE Meetings Update on the LIR Portal and improved levels of service The new RIPE On Site Information Exchange ("ROSIE") RIPE Database updates RIPE NCC Training Courses and conference calendar This Member Update will be sent as a printed copy to the "admin-c" contact from your organisation as listed in our membership files. If this is not the correct person to be receiving the Member Update, we ask that you forward the copy to the appropriate contact in your oganisation. We hope that you will find the Member Update a useful way to stay up-to-date with the latest RIPE and RIPE NCC developments, issues and policies. If you have any questions, suggestions or comments about the RIPE NCC Member Update, please contact us by e-mail at: ncc(a)ripe.net . With best regards, Axel Pawlik Managing Director

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RIPE costs and staffing again
by Peter Galbavy 18 Apr '03

18 Apr '03

After replying to a thread on NANOG about ARIN costs, and my perceived relationship to those discussed here about RIPE earlier, I received an interesting mail from someone who said: <quote>[X] and I did a bunch of surprise visits to the RIPE hostmasters, to see how many were on duty each time. Out of 28, and average of two were on duty during business hours, with all the others on self-assigned "special projects" which nobody could define. They're up to 118 employees, at last count.</quote> If this is true - and I have no reason to believe otherwise - I am, if it at all possible, even more concerned at the waste of our money by RIPE and the ridiculous increases in members fees. Also, why are there 118 employees anyway ? Does anyone from RIPE want to comment, honestly and without the usual diplomatic rhetoric and self-protectionism so familiar to those like me who like to compare RIPE to an EU gravy train, on these allegations ? I would be interested in seeing information about work rotas and staffing well in time before the next AGM so that possible motions can be proposed and voted on, as is proper. rgds, -- Peter Galbavy Knowtion Ltd.

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announcement of unreferenced person cleanup mechanism
by RIPE Database Manager 16 Apr '03

16 Apr '03

[apologies for duplicate messages] Introduction ------------ The primary function of the person records in the RIPE Whois Database is to document the contact people for IP address space, Autonomous System Numbers, or routing-related records. While all the data in the RIPE Database can be viewed publicly, unnecessary public dispersal of the information may cause infringement privacy rights of individuals. Periodic automatic deletion of person objects that are not referenced as a contact will help to reduce the amount of private data and free the resources consumed by them. This cleanup was discussed on the Database Working Group mailing list, and previously presented as part of the development plans. More information can be found at: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/mail-archives/db-wg/2002/msg00096.html Clean-up Process ---------------- The proposed operation of periodically removing unreferenced person objects will consist of three steps: 1. Periodically counting the references to person objects. 2. Warning the owners of objects by e-mail if they are unreferenced for more than 60 days. 3. Deleting the object automatically if it is still unreferenced 30 days after the warning. The warning will be sent to the e-mail addresses in the "mnt- by:" or the "e-mail:" attributes of person objects. - If the person object is maintained, each maintainer will be notified as follows: - If there are "mnt-nfy:" attributes, the e-mail addresses listed there will be mailed. - Or, the e-mail addresses in the "e-mail:" fields of the "admin-c:" and "tech-c:" entries of the maintainers will be mailed. - If the person object is not maintained, and there are "e-mail:" attributes in the object, those e-mail addresses will be mailed. Due to the initial high amount of unreferenced person objects, the time intervals mentioned above will not be observed for all person objects. In order to eliminate possible service outages, a limited amount of warnings will be mailed and a limited amount of person objects will be deleted every day. Timeline -------- On Tuesday, 29 April, 2003, the first e-mails will be sent notifying the appropriate parties about person objects that have been unreferenced for more than 60 days. The first deletions will occur 30 days later, on Thursday, 29 May, 2003. The process will be an on-going service, and objects that become and remain unreferenced will be treated in the same manner in the future. -- Can Bican DB Group RIPE NCC

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60/8 allocated to APNIC by IANA
by John L Crain 08 Apr '03

08 Apr '03

Hi Folks, This is a heads up to let you know that the IANA has allocated the following range of IPv4 addresses to APNIC. 60.0.0.0/8 A notation of the allocation has been made at <http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space>. The range 223/8 was at the same time returned to the IANA and it's status marked as IANA Reserved. You may wish to adjust your filters accordingly. -- Best regards, John Crain mailto:crain@iana.org

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Update to IANA IPv4 Page
by John L Crain 05 Apr '03

05 Apr '03

Hello All, A few days later than originally expected but: As announced to this list earlier this year, the IANA has updated the IPv4 Address pages http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space to reflect the status of the following ranges as listed below. 173/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 174/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 175/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 176/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 177/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 178/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 179/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 180/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 181/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 182/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 183/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 184/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 185/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 186/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 187/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 189/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved 190/8 Apr 03 IANA - Reserved Please send questions or comments to iana(a)iana.org -- Best regards, John mailto:crain@iana.org

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201/8 Allocated by IANA to LACNIC
by John L Crain 04 Apr '03

04 Apr '03

Hi Folks, This is a heads up to let you know that the IANA has alloacted the following range of IPv4 addresses to LACNIC. 201.0.0.0/8 A notation of the allocation has been made at <http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space>. You may wish to adjust your filters accordingly. -- Best regards, John mailto:crain@iana.org

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