On Thu, 25 Sep 2003, Peter Galbavy wrote: (...)
I see no real life, day to day, distinction between RIPE and RIPE NCC.
Peter
As far as i read it: RIPE = People using/managing/whatever IP networks in "Europe Service Region" (and also some people with their own opinions from outside the region) RIPE NCC = People working in Singel, 258, Amsterdam. They carry out the guidelines issued by "RIPE". Example: You and me belong on the first definition. If we think a policy (or the way it is being carried out) is wrong, we can raise the discussion, and eventually get it changed. If you cant change peoples minds (those in RIPE, not RIPE/NCC) you will not be able to change policies (because RIPE works in the meetings as a "raise-your-hand" democracy). Regards, ./Carlos "Upgrade the Internet! -- Now!" -------------- [http://www.ip6.fccn.pt] http://www.fccn.pt <cfriacas@fccn.pt>, CMF8-RIPE, CF596-ARIN, Wide Area Network Workgroup FCCN - Fundacao para a Computacao Cientifica Nacional fax:+351 218472167 "Internet is just routes (125953/461), naming (millions) and... people!"