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The '''Open Root Server Network''' ('''ORSN''') was a set of additional [[DNS]] servers for use in Europe. ORSN was started in February | The '''Open Root Server Network''' ('''ORSN''') was a set of additional [[DNS]] servers for use in Europe. ORSN was started in February 2002 and was shut down at the end of 2008.<ref>[https://lists.dns-oarc.net/pipermail/dns-operations/2008-October/003339.html dns-oarc.net]</ref> ORSN was operated independently from [[ICANN]] but the root zone information was normally kept in synchronization with that of the network coordinated by [[ICANN]]. | ||
ORSN was primarily started to reduce the over dependence of Europe on the USA and [[ICANN]]. Given that [[ICANN]] was primarily dominated by the USA, so ORSN was formed to avoid a possible Internet shutdown in Europe.<ref>[http://tfl09.blogspot.com/2006/09/orsn-european-open-root-server-network.html tfl09.blogspot.com]</ref> | ORSN was primarily started to reduce the over-dependence of Europe on the USA and [[ICANN]]. Given that [[ICANN]] was primarily dominated by the USA, so ORSN was formed to avoid a possible Internet shutdown in Europe.<ref>[http://tfl09.blogspot.com/2006/09/orsn-european-open-root-server-network.html tfl09.blogspot.com]</ref> | ||
[[Paul Vixie]], the main designer of the [[Bind DNS]] server, was a high-profile proponent of the ORSN.<ref>[https://patrick.vande-walle.eu/internet/paul-vixie-joins-the-open-root-server-network/ patrick.vande-walle.eu]</ref> You can read his explanation of his support [http://www.circleid.com/posts/why_i_am_participating_in_the_orsn_project here]. | [[Paul Vixie]], the main designer of the [[Bind DNS]] server, was a high-profile proponent of the ORSN.<ref>[https://patrick.vande-walle.eu/internet/paul-vixie-joins-the-open-root-server-network/ patrick.vande-walle.eu]</ref> You can read his explanation of his support [http://www.circleid.com/posts/why_i_am_participating_in_the_orsn_project here]. | ||
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==The Shutdown== | ==The Shutdown== | ||
Paul Vixie has stated that the lack of supporters willing to help with the technical expertise required to implement the [[DNSSEC]] key possession for ORSN the cause for | [[Paul Vixie]] has stated that the lack of supporters willing to help with the technical expertise required to implement the [[DNSSEC]] key possession for ORSN was the cause for its shutdown. He also states that "during the last months/years the interest of our team shifted and we could no longer fulfill our goal of providing innovation."<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20081028_open_root_server_network_closure/ circleid.com]</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Type: | Private |
| Industry: | Internet |
| Founded: | 2002 |
| Website: | orsn.org |
| Facebook: | Open Root Server Network |
| Key People | |
| Paul Vixie | |
The Open Root Server Network (ORSN) was a set of additional DNS servers for use in Europe. ORSN was started in February 2002 and was shut down at the end of 2008.[1] ORSN was operated independently from ICANN but the root zone information was normally kept in synchronization with that of the network coordinated by ICANN.
ORSN was primarily started to reduce the over-dependence of Europe on the USA and ICANN. Given that ICANN was primarily dominated by the USA, so ORSN was formed to avoid a possible Internet shutdown in Europe.[2]
Paul Vixie, the main designer of the Bind DNS server, was a high-profile proponent of the ORSN.[3] You can read his explanation of his support here.
ORSN Root Servers
ORSN operated 13 root servers which were primarily placed in Europe.
- Celox GmbH- Frankfurt, Germany
- Funkfeuer- Vienna, Austria
- KEVAG Telekom GmbH- Koblenz, Germany
- Cyberlink Internet Services AG- Zurich, Switzerland
- TRIERA Broadband- Maribor, Slovenia
- Zen Systems ApS- Lyngby, Denmark
- NFSi- Soluções Internet, Lda Leiria, Portugal
- Init Seven AG- Zurich, Switzerland
- ALET.IT -Pisa, Italy
- ASDA- Athens, Greece
- Titan Networks Netherlands BV- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Paul Vixie- San Jose, California, United States
- Home of the Brave GmbH- Frankfurt, Germany
The Shutdown
Paul Vixie has stated that the lack of supporters willing to help with the technical expertise required to implement the DNSSEC key possession for ORSN was the cause for its shutdown. He also states that "during the last months/years the interest of our team shifted and we could no longer fulfill our goal of providing innovation."[4]