At 15:49 23/06/97 +1000, Leni Mayo wrote:
>Kevin Dinn wrote:
>
>> 2. Must have at least 1 full time employee or equivalent to devote to
>> DN applications,
>> [toned down from requiring 5 full time staff, 1 on DNS; also added
>> "or equivalent" to cover 2 * part time, contractor, etc.]
>
>As I remember, the point of this criterion was to discourage small-time
>registrars likely to startup and then disappear.  Not that there's any
>guarantees, but '5' employess at least indicates _some_ stability.
>Granted, this criterion might not be appropriate for smaller domains,
>but if we are sticking to .com.au initially, then my vote: put the '5'
>figure back.  Maybe even add a "$50,000 liquid captial" requirement.

Now we know how much Leni has in the bank! :-) I really don't know what to
do about this 5 employee thing. I make it 5, everybody says 1, I make it 1,
people say 5. Could people who care just express their opinion and I will
go with the majority.

>
>> 4. Must be able to guarantee adequate connectivity and server
>> performance to maintain acceptable levels of response to requests
>> for DNS functions,
>
>Haven't we determined that DNA function is unrelated to name
>service?Replace with "Must have permanent connection to the internet as
>determined by a three successful random 'ping' and 'http' samples from
>(some hostname) over a two-day period to be advised."

Same thing, I make it less detailed and people want it more specific. What
if I just change "DNS functions" to "DNA functions".

>
>> 6. The DNA should submit a business plan for the DNA sector of its
>> business.
>
>Remove this.  Is it serving a purpose?

I think so - I explained this elsewhere. Basically it is to give an
indications that the DNA has thought through all the issues of being a DNA.

>
>> 8. DNA licences should be reviewed and renewed annually or more
>> frequently at the discretion of the ADNA board.
>> [Added "or more frequently at the discretion of the ADNA board" in
>> case we get a dodgy operator]
>
>This will go in the "Terms and Conditions".  Not sure that it belongs in
>the selection criteria.
>

OK - You can have it.

>
>Leni.
>
>

Regards

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