NSI seems to have modified their WHOIS response format again, now including full information about each contact. Again, this broke one of my scripts since nothing is where it's supposed to be. Didn't they promise before to notify people before they did this again? Anyone else trying to process the response from a WHOIS should take note: # whois -h whois.networksolutions.com microsoft.com The Data in Network Solutions' WHOIS database is provided by Network Solutions for information purposes, and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain name registration record. Network Solutions does not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree that you will use this Data only for lawful purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail (spam); or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that apply to Network Solutions (or its systems). Network Solutions reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy. Registrant: Microsoft Corporation (MICROSOFT-DOM) 1 microsoft way redmond, WA 98052 US Domain Name: MICROSOFT.COM Administrative Contact: Micosoft Hostmaster (MH37-ORG) msnhst@MICROSOFT.COM Microsoft Corp One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 US 425 882 8080 Fax- - .: 206 703 2641 Technical Contact, Zone Contact: MSN NOC (MN5-ORG) msnnoc@MICROSOFT.COM Microsoft Corp One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 US 425 882 8080 Fax- PATH Record last updated on 11-Dec-1998. Record created on 02-May-1991. Database last updated on 29-Feb-2000 21:55:34 EST. Domain servers in listed order: ATBD.MICROSOFT.COM 131.107.1.7 DNS1.MICROSOFT.COM 131.107.1.240 DNS4.CP.MSFT.NET 207.46.138.11 DNS5.CP.MSFT.NET 207.46.138.12 I'm not sure if this is intentional or not, but it's really ugly. If it's a bug, yuck. Kevin