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'''Reseaux IP Europeens''' ('''RIPE''') an open forum for members and non-members who have an interest in the technical development of the Internet. RIPE is not an organization like [[IETF]], nor is it a legal entity. There is no formal membership required or imposed.<ref>[http://www.apnic.net/community/about-the-internet-community/addressing/nro/rirs RIPE overview]</ref>

'''Reseaux IP Europeens''' ('''RIPE''') is an open forum for members and non-members who have an interest in the technical development of the Internet. RIPE is not a formal organization, nor is it a legal entity. There is no formal membership required or imposed.<ref>[http://www.apnic.net/community/about-the-internet-community/addressing/nro/rirs RIPE overview]</ref>

RIPE is a separate entity from [[RIPE NCC]], and the two should not be confused. When referring to the RIPE community, however, there is no distinction between RIPE members or [[RIPE NCC]] members. Anyone who has an interest in the way the Internet is being managed or governed is considered as part of the RIPE community.  

RIPE is a separate entity from [[RIPE NCC]], and the two should not be confused. When referring to the RIPE community, however, there is no distinction between RIPE members or [[RIPE NCC]] members. Anyone who has an interest in the way the Internet is being managed or governed is considered as part of the RIPE community.