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IDN Glossaries now available in several languages
by Nick Ashton-Hart Jan. 23, 2008

Jan. 23, 2008

Dear All: I'm happy to let you know that the IDN Glossary is now available in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese - all from http://www.icann.org/topics/idn/idn-glossary.htm -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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CCNSO IDNC WG IDN Topic List on Introduction of ccTLD under fast-track
by Hong Xue Jan. 10, 2008

Jan. 10, 2008

On December 14, 2007, CCNSO published the IDNC working group charter http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/idnc-charter.htm. A "Topic list for Initial Report on introduction IDN ccTLD under fast track" was circulated in the working group list at the same time. The scope of the IDNC WG is limited to developing feasible methods (for the introduction of a limited number of IDN ccTLDs) that do not pre-empt the outcomes of the IDN ccPDP. A list of topics is drafted to form the structure of discussion on the mechanisms of fast-track implementation. Comment and input are sought on the relevance of the topics listed and whether there are additional topics. *Comments need to be received by 16 January*. So far, comments on the chair of the working group, working process and nature of fast track approach have been sent to the list. The comments may be on 2 specific mechanisms: 1. A mechanism for the selection of the IDN ccTLD string; Topics: o What are the requirements regarding the status of the script/language in the territory to be used in the IDN ccTLD string? o Is there a limit to the number of scripts per territory to be used as an IDN ccTLD under the fast track approach? Should it be limited to one (1) per territory or some other number? o Who should be able to propose a string for the territory? o Who is required to endorse a string once proposed? o What are the criteria for such a string to be acceptable under the fast track (for example: meaningful representation in a selected script of the name of the territory or recognized abbreviation as listed on ISO 3166 -1) o Will a proposed string be 'evaluated' against criteria? If so, who will the 'evaluator' be and who will appoint them? o Assuming a string and script are selected in accordance with proposed criteria, should there be an objection procedure? If so, who should be eligible to object? On what grounds? What is the impact of an objection (for example non-eligibility under fast track)? 2. A mechanism to designate an IDN ccTLD manager Topics: o Should any criteria specific to IDNs be taken into consideration for the designation of an IDN ccTLD manager? o Are there any specific requirements regarding the technical and operational readiness of the eligible IDN ccTLD manager? o Should there be a proven track record for running a TLD operationally? o Should the eligible entity have experience (operationally or experimentally) with running IDN in the relevant script at the second and /or higher levels? o Should adherence to the IDNA protocol and related requirements be ensured? How should this be ensured? o Is the registration policy of the IDN ccTLD relevant in relation to the IDNA protocols and related requirements? If so how is adherence to such required policy ensured? I'm strongly suggesting the new ALAC IDN WG under the new leadership to submit the comments on this important matter. The most imminent and serious concern is the relationship between the fast-track and long-term approach. The dilemma is that an oversimplified procedure will not produce a sustainable solution while a complicated procedure will not be fast! It's been painfully felt the lack of overall coordination between IDN gTLDs and IDN ccTLDs. It would be essential to avoid the problem in ccTLD name space. Hong

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IDN Working Group workspace and contributors
by Nick Ashton-Hart Dec. 6, 2007

Dec. 6, 2007

Dear All: I have today subscribed the following new members to this working group as they have graciously asked to become participants in the working group's activities: Nguyen Thu Hue <huenguyen(a)netnam.vn> Sergio Salinas Porto <presidente(a)internauta.org.ar> Veronica Cretu <veronicac(a)diplomacy.edu> Mohamed El Bashir <admin(a)isoc.sd> Cheryl Langdon-Orr <cheryl(a)hovtek.com.au> Robert Guerra <rguerra(a)privaterra.ca> Vanda Scartezini <vanda(a)uol.com.br> All the previous working group mailing list members, plus the above, have also been subscribed to the new IDN Working Group SocialText wiki workspace, which can be independently accessed at: https://st.icann.org/IDN-Policy . Note that all the content of the IDN Working Group pages on the ALAC wiki have been moved to the new workspace, and the links from the ALAC workspace updated so that anyone browsing the ALAC wiki will be unaware that anything has changed. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN Main Tel: +33 (450) 40 46 88 USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax: +41 (22) 594-85-44 Mobile: +41 (79) 595 54-68 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina
by Leandro E. Toscano Dec. 3, 2007

Dec. 3, 2007

Dear fellow, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Leandro Emilio Toscano, attorney-at-law, currently living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I am interested in helping as much as I can on IDNs. That´s why I am subscribing to this email list. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Leandro E. Toscano

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Please comment on wiki
by Hong Xue Aug. 8, 2007

Aug. 8, 2007

Dear All, Thanks for subscribing to alac idn-wg list. Please do take a look at https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?alac_idn_working_group, which is the first step of the ALAC's Status Report regarding CCNSO ISSUES PAPER Selection of IDN ccTLDs associated with the ISO 3166-1 two letter codes. Four ALAC members have drafted the answers to the questions raised by ccNSO. You can see from that wiki page the discussions and interactions between alac members. We did not edit on it so that you can see the original thoughts. Now, you are welcome to comment on this. Please use the "Comment" button on the page. This document is open for comment until August 17. Please join us and make it happen! Hong IDN Liaison, ALAC

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IDN Liaison Report for ALAC Confernce Call on July 10
by Hong Xue July 7, 2007

July 7, 2007

Please find the updated information (including links) and Liaison Report on the wiki page "IDN Policy Formation" at https://st.icann.org/alac/index.cgi?idn_policy_formation. The page is now an one-stop shop for IDN information and communications. All, particularly those who have subscribed to the IDN-WG, are welcome to post on it. Hong

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Announcement - Public Consultation on Procedure to Insert IDN Test Strings into the Root
by Nick Ashton-Hart June 4, 2007

June 4, 2007

ICANN Moves Forward Towards Introduction Of Internationalized Top Level Labels (IDNs) in the DNS 2 June 2007 Today, ICANN posted a set of draft procedures describing how IANA will manage the insertion, administration and removal of internationalized top-level labels (as delegated A-records) in the DNS root zone. These procedures are intended to guide an evaluation plan providing for the insertion and monitoring of sample IDNs into the root zone later this year. This announcement includes the draft procedure itself (IANA Root Zone Procedures for Test IDN Deployment, and a draft paper (IDN TLD Root Server Performance / Tolerance) describing the negative impacts to the DNS (tolerance measure) that, if observed, would trigger an emergency revocation procedure. The revocation procedure provides for the rapid removal of IDNs from the root zone if these negative impacts rise to the level specified in the tolerance document. The Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) is also analyzing the tolerance measure . The public comment period is open until June 22, 2007 at 00:00 UTC. Following the public comment period ICANN staff will revise these documents and publish a final set of procedures that will be reviewed by ICANN Board of Directors at the ICANN Meeting in San Juan (25-29 June 2007). The procedure will be implemented according to standard processes for newly adopted or revisions to IANA services. Public comments can be submitted to iana-idn-process(a)icann.org and reviewed at http://forum.icann.org/lists/iana-idn-process/. Looking forward: These papers are a corner piece in ICANN’s IDN Program that currently is developing an evaluation plan for insertion of a set of temporary internationalized top-level labels in the DNS. The evaluation plan will take into consideration all received advise and requests from the past several IDN workshops at ICANN meetings and other events. The evaluation plan will be posted for community review before it is finalized and implemented. The evaluation plan will be posted prior to the ICANN meeting in San Juan that takes place on 25-29 June 2007. -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart Director, At-Large ICANN PO Box 32160 London N4 2XY United Kingdom Main Tel: +44 (20) 8800-1011] USA Tel: +1 (202) 657-5460 Fax: +44 (20) 7681-3135 mobile: +44 (7774) 932798 email: nick.ashton-hart(a)icann.org Win IM: ashtonhart(a)hotmail.com / AIM/iSight: nashtonhart(a)mac.com / Skype: nashtonhart Online Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonhart

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