Dear all, The RIPE NCC is happy to announce a new web-based tool available to our members for AS number requests. This tool performs format- and syntax checking of AS Number requests as described in document ripe-147: "European Autonomous System Number Application Form and Supporting Notes": http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-147.html The tool can be found at the following URL: http://www.ripe.net/cgi-bin/web147cgi The purpose of AS number request syntax checker is to enable smoother and more accurate processing of AS number requests, minimising lack of information or incorrectly completed ripe-147 forms. Please note that this tool is only for preliminary format- and syntax checking of AS number requests. In order to obtain an AS number, a request needs to be sent to the the RIPE NCC hostmasters at <hostmaster@ripe.net>, where it will be processed. We hope our members find this tool useful and we welcome any feedback and comments on this tool. Kind regards, Nurani Nimpuno Registration Services Manager RIPE NCC