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Re: Unidentified subject!




"H. Peter Anvin" wrote:
> 
> Vincent.de.Lau@BAKERNET.com wrote:
> >
> >
> > linux.net is in a poor state. It is registered, but there is no DNS server
> > working properly. I used http://www.demon.net/cgi-bin/demon/external/dig and
> > others to check the domain.
> >
> 
> Yes, linux.net was squatted by the same guy who squatted linux.com and
> later sold it to VA.
> 
>         -hpa

I believe that the registration authority will force a squatter to give
up a domain name if someone who holds a trademark on that name (i.e.
Linus) files a complaint.  It may be worth a letter from Linus to the
registration guys, just to see what happens.

-Steve

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