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'''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>

'''Réseaux IP Européens''' ('''RIPE''') is an open forum for members and non-members who have an interest in the technical development of the Internet in Europe and abroad. RIPE is not a formal organization, nor is it a legal entity. No formal membership is 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. RIPE NCC is a [[RIR|regional internet registry]], responsible for allocating Internet resources and coordinating registration and services for Europe, the Middle East, and parts Central Asia. When referring to the RIPE community, however, there is no distinction between RIPE members or [[RIPE NCC]] members. Anyone who has an active interest in the way the Internet is being managed or governed, specifically within RIPE NCC's jurisdiction in Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, is considered as part of the RIPE community.  

==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.

==RIPE Working Groups==

==RIPE Working Groups==

In order to deal with issues and develop new policies, RIPE organized various working groups based on the number of issues at hand, for instance Routing Registries. The RIPE working groups use their own mailing list to facilitate the discussions. <ref>[http://www.ripe.net/ripe/groups RIPE working groups]</ref> These issues can be proposed by RIPE members, and often influence RIPE NCC members or the Internet community as a whole. Members of these working groups are volunteers, and maintain communication and discussion by means of mailing lists. Meetings are held biannually.

In order to deal with issues and develop new policies, RIPE organized various working groups.<ref>[http://www.ripe.net/ripe/groups RIPE working groups]</ref> These issues can be proposed by RIPE members, and often influence RIPE NCC members or the Internet community as a whole. Members of these working groups are volunteers, and maintain communication and discussion by means of mailing lists. Meetings are held biannually.

==References==

==References==

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