Dear Olof, Thanks for finding this for us. It will be an invaluable background set of materials and I do agree about the 'homework' assignment. It is hard sometimes to find the time to read the information necessary to help us do our jobs well, and in a well informed manner, but having it put at our fingertips, as you did, is much appreciated. I personally find that having staff organize materials is very helpful. I know it means extra work for you, but again, it helps me. Thanks! Marilyn _____ From: owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Olof Nordling Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 4:02 AM To: 'Council GNSO' Subject: [council] Preparation for the Amsterdam meeting - useful background reading Dear all, At the latest Council conference call, I mentioned the previous IDN Committee (sometimes called the "Katoh-san" Committee after its chair). More about that committee is found at http://www.icann.org/committees/idn/ - Its final report and ancillary documents are useful background reading in preparation for the Amsterdam meeting at the end of this month, where we also plan to present an overview of the committee's findings. Very best regards Olof