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==RIPE History==

==RIPE History==

RIPE started in 1989 in Amsterdam when a group of IT network operators decided to start organizing meetings to share knowledge and experiences related to their work. There were originally 14 representatives from 6 countries which were part of 11 networks.  

RIPE started in 1989 in Amsterdam when a group of IT network operators decided to start organizing meetings to share knowledge and experiences related to their work. There were originally 14 representatives from 6 countries.  

RIPE became a truly established entity in November 29, 1989, after an increase in meeting attendance from IT network operators created the need for a coordination center. On September 16, 1990, RIPE NCC was established to deal with administrative tasks, but it was not formally established and recognized until 1992. RIPE NCC became a separate legal entity in 1998,<ref>[http://www.ripe.net/ripe/about/the-history-of-ripe RIPE history]</ref> although the two organizations remain highly interdependent.

RIPE became a truly important entity on November 29th, 1989, after an increase in meeting attendance from IT network operators created the need for a coordination center. On September 16th, 1990, RIPE NCC was established to deal with administrative tasks, but it was not formally established and recognized until 1992. RIPE NCC became a separate legal entity in 1998,<ref>[http://www.ripe.net/ripe/about/the-history-of-ripe RIPE history]</ref> although the two organizations remain highly interdependent.

RIPE NCC supports RIPE by facilitating RIPE meetings and providing support for RIPE working groups. RIPE NCC maintains the RIPE database by creating and managing a document store.

RIPE NCC supports RIPE by facilitating RIPE meetings and providing support for RIPE working groups. RIPE NCC maintains the RIPE database by creating and managing a document store.