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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, 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]]. | + | 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]]. |
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− | 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> |
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| [[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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| * Paul Vixie- San Jose, California, United States | | * Paul Vixie- San Jose, California, United States |
| * Home of the Brave GmbH- Frankfurt, Germany | | * Home of the Brave GmbH- Frankfurt, Germany |
− | == External links ==
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− | * [http://www.orsn.org Official website of ORSN]
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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 the shutdown of ORSN. 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> | + | [[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 == |
| {{reflist}} | | {{reflist}} |
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− | [[Category: Companies]] | + | [[Category:Shuttered]] |
| + | [[Category:DNS Servers]] |
| + | [[Category:Alternative Roots]] |
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