NSI/Whois broke, for the 2093802nd time
[root@netflow local]# whois -h whois.networksolutions.com nac.net 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. [No name] (MM2425 ) ORG [root@netflow local]# whois -h whois.networksolutions.com yahoo.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. [No name] (ID?) Is it really that hard to operate a domain registry!? They've only been doing it for about 10 years..
[root@netflow local]# whois -h whois.networksolutions.com yahoo.com <snip> [No name] (ID?)
If you preface your query with the word "domain", it looks like it yields the same registry information that rs.internic.net now does, with the addition of a legal disclaimer: [mct@access:(1514) ~]$ telnet whois.networksolutions.com whois Trying 198.41.0.8 ... Connected to whois.networksolutions.com. Escape character is '^]'. dom yahoo.com <snip> Whois Server Version 1.1 Domain names in the .com, .net, and .org domains can now be registered with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net for detailed information. Domain Name: YAHOO.COM Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC. Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com Referral URL: www.networksolutions.com Name Server: NS3.EUROPE.YAHOO.COM Name Server: NS1.YAHOO.COM Name Server: NS2.DCA.YAHOO.COM Name Server: NS5.DCX.YAHOO.COM Updated Date: 24-jan-2000 <snip> The "dump" technique still works, though. -mct
participants (2)
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Alex Rubenstein
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Michael C. Toren