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RE: Fall Boardwatch or April Fools ?!
by Jim Browning 03 Apr '97

03 Apr '97

>From: Jordan Mendelson[SMTP:jordy@snappy.wserv.com] >Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 1997 8:54 AM > >Anyway, why doesn't someone just mail the editor of Boardwatch [a nice guy >I might add], and correct all the mistakes that are in it. Boardwatch is >just starting to become an Internet oriented magazine, they are bound to >make mistakes. Even include a few URL's of pointers which would be >beneficial. > >Remember, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. >[now that was corny wasn't it?] I wonder if that was the same person who, when we refused to disclose financial information, verbally abused our marketing person, said that they would never run another of our ad's in their magazine, and pulled any reference to us from their on-line list of providers... Real professional group.. :^) -- Jim Browning

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Echo Host? / Echo Probe?
by mcquaidj＠netscout.com 03 Apr '97

03 Apr '97

From: Jim McQuaid@FRONTIER on 04/03/97 11:32 AM To: nanog(a)merit.edu cc: Subject: Echo Host? / Echo Probe? Is anyone using the concept of echo hosts today for testing, debugging, QA, etc.? Would anyone find it useful to have a network device which implemented the echo host idea (RFC 2075) and was completely separate from any network element or host? (That is, any hi-jacking of / messing with /security breaches to this device would be completely isolated and have no effect on any other network element) Disclaimer: the author works for a leading vendor of RMON probes. The question does not relate to any immediate product; the answers might. Jim McQuaid NetScout Systems, formerly Frontier Software (508) 244-4001 x 1456 mcquaidj(a)netscout.com / www.netscout.com mcquaidj(a)frontier.com / www.frontier.com still works!

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MCI/Cable & Wireless Outage
by Eric D. Madison 03 Apr '97

03 Apr '97

Just wondering who was effected by the big outage that MCI and C&W had and is still having at this point? Seems that it cut 90% of C&W's capacity between Atlanta and Los Angeles. Eric _______________________________________________________ Eric D. Madison - Senior Network Engineer - ACSI - Advanced Data Services - ATM/IP Backbone Group 24 Hour NMC/NOC (800)291-7889 Email: noc(a)acsi.net

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Re: Wrong announce from Sprint ...
by Jorge Amodio 02 Apr '97

02 Apr '97

Thanks to the folks that sent me information about how to contact the right people and also many thanks to the Sprint guys that fixed the problem. Sorry to bother you with this. Regards Jorge.

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Interesting domains on hold
by Randy Epstein 02 Apr '97

02 Apr '97

Now, here's something funny. NHL.COM, which is owned by the National Hockey League, is on hold for non-payment. WHATSHOTIN.COM, which is owned by a group of people responsible for promoting various conspiracy issues in regards to TWA FLIGHT 800 and Heaven's Gate, is on hold for non-payment. Now I spoke to the WHATSHOTIN.COM folks, and guess what? They have proof that they are paid up. Of course, they claim it's a Government conspiracy and that the Government is trying to keep people from knowing the truth, but I tried to explain to them that this is just the way InterNIC is these days. Oh well. -Randy Epstein repstein(a)wiznet.net

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Wrong announce from Sprint ...
by Jorge Amodio 02 Apr '97

02 Apr '97

Hi, we have a problem with one of our client networks incorrectly announced by Sprint, do you know who to contact to stop this announce ? Info of the network & paths ... > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > route: 165.65.0.0/16 > descr: UNDP-B > descr: United Nations Development Programme > descr: 1 UN Plaza > descr: New York, NY 10017 > descr: USA > origin: AS97 > advisory: AS690 1:3561 > mnt-by: JVNCNET > changed: johnson(a)jvnc.net 950417 > source: MCI > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Sprintnap Looking Glass Results > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Query: bgp > Addr: 165.65.0.0 > > BGP routing table entry for 165.65.0.0/16, version 199058 > Paths: (4 available, best #2, advertised over IBGP) This three are going nowhere ... > 1800 1239 1791 > 192.157.69.22 from 192.157.69.22 (198.67.142.9) > Origin IGP, metric 0, valid, external > Community: 666 > 1239 1791 > 192.157.69.9 from 192.157.69.9 (144.228.61.1) > Origin IGP, metric 10, valid, external, best > Community: 666 > 1673 1239 1791, (received-only) > 192.157.69.13 from 192.157.69.13 (140.223.219.62) > Origin IGP, external This is the right path ... > 3561 97 > 192.157.69.48 from 192.157.69.48 (204.70.7.13) > Origin incomplete, metric 10, valid, external > Community: 666 > Thanks & Regards Jorge Amodio GES Internet (JvNCnet)

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Fall Boardwatch or April Fools ?!
by Scott Huddle 02 Apr '97

02 Apr '97

Check out ... http://www.boardwatch.com/isp/fallisp/intermci.htm "On March 18, 1996, MCI announced [yada yada yada, more backbone, OC-3 circuits, direct connections blah blah blah] ..." And then my favorite part.. "They maintain a Network Operations Center in Carey [sic], North Carolina. Sean Doran is Senior Network Engineer. " --- :) -scott

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InterNIC Domain Name Deactivation FAQ
by Tom Newell 02 Apr '97

02 Apr '97

In advance, I'll apologize for this post which on the surface would not appear directly related to running a North American network :). However, because it does impact those who do, I have included below a repost of a FAQ posted to the InterNIC RS-TALK mailing list which discusses issues surrounding the domain name deactivation process. I felt it appropriate as the issue did surface here a few days ago. The note below was posted by Chris Clough, the Network Solutions, Inc. Director of Communications in order to provide some insight with regard to the process and our efforts to both improve as well as streamline the system. Regards, Tom -- Tom Newell tomn(a)internic.net +1 703 742 4796 Mngr, Info & Educ Svcs InterNIC Registration Services PGP Key fingerprint = 5E 86 3D 13 73 19 69 08 6B 54 6A 7D AD A2 37 6D ####################################################################### [ Reposted from RS-TALK ] Because of inquiries and mailing list posts regarding the InterNIC's billing and deactivation procedures, the following FAQ is offered for your reference. Chris Clough Director of Communications Network Solutions, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------ DEACTIVATION FAQ Expanded capabilities for better services Over the past six months, Network Solutions has worked diligently to improve billing and accounts receivable processes to provide better customer service. We have automated many of our steps to quickly and efficiently register desired domain names, bill our customers, and record their payments. We have also recently added expanded capabilities and resources for check processing, credit card processing and invoice generation. In addition, our automated voice processing system offers registrants a quick and easy payment option. These measures have already demonstrably increased our accuracy and efficiency as a customer service organization. New telephone trunk lines are increasing our capabilities to better service the growing demand. We believe that the aggressive steps we are taking will minimize frustrating delays and will allow us to more efficiently serve you. Our exponential growth has meant growing pains as we respond to the needs of our customers. As our growth continues our team is working around the clock to bring you solutions. We appreciate your patience in this time of growth as we continue to improve our processing times. We recognize that you may have questions, however, and the following represents those billing questions most frequently asked by Network Solutions� InterNIC customers. If your question is not answered here, please contact us for further information. 1) I never received an invoice. What happened? The InterNIC depends on valid information from the template registration that you fill out so that our database will generate correct email and postal invoices and notices. Please make sure that all of the information you included was correct and current so we can get an invoice to you. 2) How do I check to see if my domain has been paid? The InterNIC has two ways for you to check the status of your domain payment. 1) Using the tracking number you received when you registered, look at the web form: http://rs.internic.net/cgi-bin/finger 2) You may call our interactive voice response system 1-888-771-3000 for the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Other areas may call 402-496-9798. 3) Where can I see where an invoice was sent? You may find that information at the URL: http://rs.internic.net/cgi-bin/whois Enter the domain name in question and select the billing contact NIC handle (highlighted) for information 4) How can I pay? You have numerous payment options. For a complete listing, please see http://rs.internic.net/fees/facts.html. 5) Your phones are always busy, what are you planning to do about this? We have just increased telephone line capacity by 30 percent. We are also investing in other new facilities that will nearly triple our capacities. Credit card calls are now expedited through our interactive voice response system, and additional personnel are being added so that we can provide better, faster service to you. 6) I've paid via the 1-888 number, why does it not show up immediately within your tracking system? Your 1-888 calls are processed within 48 hours and updated in our systems, and should be reflected in the records after updating. 7) I've paid via First Virtual, why does it not show up immediately within your tracking system? Your First Virtual payments are processed within 48 hours and updated in our system and should be reflected in the records after updating. 8) I paid my bill, why did I get cut off? If you paid your bill AFTER the due date, we make our best effort to process within 48 hours of receipt. In these cases it is possible that your last-minute payment did not make it into the database before the cutoff period. NSI puts names on hold for non-payment for a certain number of days and during this period of time the name will not show up in the .com, .net, or .org zone files. 9) Why did I receive a deactivation notice for a domain that I am not associated with? The InterNIC makes the best effort to notify domain name registrants and contacts before they are deactivated. It is possible that registrants have included name server information that is false (lame delegations, or domain entries that inappropriately reference another organization�s nameservers). If you receive such a notice you should contact the registrant. 10) I sent in a check for my domain and it was never processed. Why? If the check we received does not have sufficient information on it, including the domain names for which the check was sent and/or the invoice numbers, the processing staff cannot rightly attribute the payment. We make best efforts to contact the person paying the bill and this manual process takes longer. 11) I know that my domain name has been canceled in error. What can I do to get it restored? Please immediately contact the InterNIC and we will work with you to find a solution. 12) Is there any truth to the rumor that InterNIC is randomly deleting names? There is absolutely no truth to this. The InterNIC takes every precaution to ensure that only those non-paying domain name registrations are deactivated. On occasion errors have been made and when this happens, the InterNIC will make best efforts to restore service. 13) I�ve heard that really big ISPs have been effected. How do I know if my ISP has paid so I don�t have to worry about being deactivated in the future? You may want to check your registration as you approach your renewal date by using the InterNIC�s �whois� service. If your ISP is the billing contact, ask them for the InterNIC invoice number and call 1-888-771-3000 to check payment status (remember your payment status may not be reflected in the voice interactive system for up to 48 hours). 14) If a domain name is deactivated is it then available to anyone? No, it remains deactivated for a period of time after which if payment is not received it is deleted and becomes available for others. 15) Is there any preference given to US registrants? Is there any bias toward non-US registrants? There is absolutely no distinction given to the location of the registrant in relation to a registration request. InterNIC makes best efforts to provide uniform level of customer service to all registrants. 16) When will InterNIC deactivate domain names again? What is the process? Deactivation are an ongoing business practice. At the present time there are concentrated efforts to bring all records in the InterNIC database current. 17) I've see a lot of postings from members of the Internet community about their concern over the InterNIC actions, how do I know what's really going on? Please refer to www.netsol.com or rs.internic.net page for information about the current status of InterNIC registration procedures. Additionally we host mailing lists for distributing registration related information. To learn more about such lists visit: http://rs.internic.net/cgi-bin/lwgate Also, please see the March 28, 1997 announcement regarding new invoicing procedures and payment processing enhancements that will go into effect on April 14th at: http://rs.internic.net/announcements

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Re: Fall Boardwatch or April Fools ?!
by Vadim Antonov 02 Apr '97

02 Apr '97

Do i qualify? I particularly like the 8-hr sleep part... :) --vadim Date: Tue, 1 Apr 97 22:34 EST From: johnl(a)iecc.com (John R. Levine) To: c-huegen(a)quadrunner.com Subject: Re: Fall Boardwatch or April Fools ?! Cc: nanog(a)merit.edu >I looked at the paper guide handed out at NANOG. In there, they list Sean >Doran as the Senior Network Engineer for both Sprint and MCI. > >Conflict of interest? =) Hey, Sean, can you be my Senior Network Engineer, too? Duties include sleeping up to 8 hours every night and drinking (1) free beer should we happen to end up at the same bar some evening at a conference. But it'd look so great on my letterhead ... -- John R. Levine, IECC, POB 640 Trumansburg NY 14886 +1 607 387 6869 johnl(a)iecc.com, http://iecc.com/johnl, "New witty saying coming soon."

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Re: Fall Boardwatch or April Fools ?!
by Paul Ferguson 02 Apr '97

02 Apr '97

How precious. ;-) - paul At 06:11 PM 4/1/97 -0500, Scott Huddle wrote: >Check out ... http://www.boardwatch.com/isp/fallisp/intermci.htm > >"On March 18, 1996, MCI announced [yada yada yada, more backbone, >OC-3 circuits, direct connections blah blah blah] ..." > >And then my favorite part.. "They maintain a Network Operations >Center in Carey [sic], North Carolina. > >Sean Doran is Senior Network Engineer. " >--- > >:) > >-scott > > > >

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