At 8:08 -0400 23/4/02, Randy Bush wrote:
"DOES" would probably be most appropriate, as it works in theory and has been shown to work in practice
For BIND versions that support IPv6 that is true. I am not sure about other DNS server software and every day there are more, which is a good thing(tm).
If a root server were to move and a change of address was required, it might be a good idea not to have another name server at the same address, or if you have one, let it be something that would be helping towards a smooth transition.
yup. it's called prudent operation. it's not like we have not been here before and don't have the coffee mug. people should also not announce bogus routes to the root servers. so, should we hard-wire the routes into the routers?
Sure, if it is your router you can do whatever you want with it. I am told that just behind the upcoming RIPE meeting's venue there are some fine artists specialised in etching with different colours of ink and some electrical needles. Seriously now. I strongly believe that if a root server were to stop operations, it would be in everyone's benefit that either the address space where it is hosted moves with it OR **the address space which it was using is returned** I do not want to find out that my name server is using an old address, which replies with a hints file that might not be the one I expect. For the return/blockage/tagging to be operationally feasible, no unrelated services can ride on that address space. Joao