Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 10:20:01 -0800 (PST) From: Chris Piazza <cpiazza@jaxon.net> To: freebsd-bugs@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: bin/15219: whois nic server address has changed internic to networksolutions. Message-ID: <199912021820.KAA20943@freefall.freebsd.org>
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The following reply was made to PR bin/15219; it has been noted by GNATS. From: Chris Piazza <cpiazza@jaxon.net> To: Kevin Day <toasty@dragondata.com> Cc: freebsd-gnats-submit@freebsd.org Subject: Re: bin/15219: whois nic server address has changed internic to networksolutions. Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 10:11:43 -0800 On Thu, Dec 02, 1999 at 09:40:01AM -0800, Kevin Day wrote: > This really can't be done. > > whois.internic.net will show you which registar you should query to get the > info on the domain you specified. If I register my domain with another > registar, whois.networksolutions.com won't have my info. > > The now 'correct' procedure is to whois it on whois.internic.net, then do it > again based on what it says. Here's what can be done, though: the -current whois (should be merged back to 3.x soon IMO), it does this. This also works with hosts registered with any registrar. norn[~]% whois dragondata.com Whois Server Version 1.1 Domain names in the .com, .net, and .org domains can now be registered with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net for detailed information. Domain Name: DRAGONDATA.COM Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, INC. Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com Referral URL: www.networksolutions.com Name Server: CEREBUS.MCS.COM Name Server: NS1.DRAGONDATA.COM Name Server: NS2.DRAGONDATA.COM >>> Last update of whois database: Wed, 1 Dec 99 01:11:05 EST <<< The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .ORG, .EDU domains and Registrars. The Data in Network Solutions' WHOIS database is provided by Network Solutions for information purposes, and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain name registration record. Network Solutions does not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a WHOIS query, you agree that you will use this Data only for lawful purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail (spam); or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that apply to Network Solutions (or its systems). Network Solutions reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy. Registrant: Dragon Data (DRAGONDATA-DOM) 1703 W Brown St Arlington Heights, IL 60004 US Domain Name: DRAGONDATA.COM Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact: Day, Kevin (KD748) toasty@DRAGONDATA.COM 847-797-9975 (FAX) 847-222-0912 Billing Contact: Day, Kevin (KD748) toasty@DRAGONDATA.COM 847-797-9975 (FAX) 847-222-0912 Record last updated on 08-Jul-1998. Record created on 03-Apr-1997. Database last updated on 2-Dec-1999 12:29:28 EST. Domain servers in listed order: NS1.DRAGONDATA.COM 204.137.237.2 CEREBUS.MCS.COM 192.160.127.125 NS2.DRAGONDATA.COM 204.137.237.8 -Chris -- cpiazza@jaxon.net cpiazza@FreeBSD.org Abbotsford, BC, Canada To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-bugs" in the body of the message
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