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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 1 (MSR-1)‬ for the Development of Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone
by Fahd Batayneh June 21, 2014

June 21, 2014

FYI… Fahd Batayneh ICANN Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 11:54 PM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 1 (MSR-1) for the Development of Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone <http://www.icann.org/> ICANN News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-06-20-en _____ Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 1 (MSR-1) for the Development of Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone 20 June 2014 To support IDN labels in the root zone, the ICANN community, at the direction of the Board, undertook several projects to study and make recommendations on their viability and delegation. One of these projects is the implementation of the Procedure to Develop and Maintain the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone in Respect of IDNA Labels <https://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/draft-lgr-procedure-20m…> [PDF, 1.39 MB] (the Procedure) allowing for the development of Label Generation Rules (LGR) for the Root Zone. The LGR for the Root Zone is a mechanism for creating and maintaining rules with respect to IDN labels for the root. In the context of the implementation of the Procedure, ICANN is pleased to announce that the Integration Panel has released the first version of the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR-1) <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/reports-2013-04-03-en> . The MSR-1 is the first deliverable from the Integration Panel under the Procedure and will serve as a fixed collection of code points from which Generation Panels may make a selection in constructing the repertoire for their respective LGR proposals. The MSR-1 covers the following 22 scripts: Arabic, Bengali, Cyrillic, Devanagari, Georgian, Greek, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Han, Hangul, Hebrew, Hiragana, Kannada, Katakana, Lao, Latin, Malayalam, Oriya, Sinhala, Tamil, Telugu, and Thai. MSR-1 contains 32,790 code points short-listed from 97,973 PVALID/CONTEXT code points of Unicode version 6.3. This release of MSR-1 sets the stage for the work by Generation Panels. In addition to selecting their repertoire from within the MSR for developing LGR proposals, Generation Panels will also evaluate whether any such code points are variants and if any rules are needed to further constrain the labels generated using these code points. The resulting LGR proposals by the Generation Panels will be released for public comment before they are reviewed by the Integration Panel for integration into the Root Zone LGR. If it becomes necessary to stage the release of the LGR, for example because not all Generation Panels are able to submit proposals at the same time, subsequent versions of the LGR may be released. MSR-1 defers some of the eligible scripts, so as to balance timeliness with comprehensiveness. At a later stage, another version of the MSR will be developed to include repertoires from the deferred scripts and make other additions to the repertoire as warranted. It would be the foundation for any subsequent LGR versions. All future versions of the MSR and all versions of the LGR must retain full backwards compatibility. MSR-1 release consists of the following documents: * Maximal Starting Repertoire - MSR-1-Overview and Rationale-20140606 <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/msr-overview-06jun14-en.pdf> [PDF, 468 KB] * MSR-1-Annotated-Han-Tables-20140606 <https://icann.box.com/shared/static/4mxq49h6tsc0kldf1cnv.pdf> [PDF, 43.3 MB] * MSR-1-Annotated-Hangul-Tables-20140606 <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/msr-hangul-06jun14-en.pdf> [PDF, 4.19 MB] * MSR-1-Annotated-non-CJK-Tables-20140606 <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/msr-non-cjk-06jun14-en.pdf> [PDF, 1.86 MB] * MSR-1-Repertoire+WLE-Rules-20140606 <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/msr-wle-rules-06jun14-en.xml> [XML, 741 KB] <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/track.php?msgid=940141&act=MI8Z&r=25971199&c=…>

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Universal Acceptance of TLDs Draft Roadmap
by Fahd Batayneh June 19, 2014

June 19, 2014

Friends and Colleagues, Universal Acceptance of TLDs Draft Roadmap has just been posted at https://www.icann.org/public-comments/tld-acceptance-initiative-2014-06-18-e n. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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TF-AIDN Second F2F Meeting
by Fahd Batayneh June 14, 2014

June 14, 2014

Friends and Colleagues, The Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) had its second F2F meeting over the course of 5-days during June 8-12, 2014. The meetings took place in Istanbul, Turkey. The agenda <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/43982588/TF-AIDN%202nd%20F 2F%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1402773826556&api=v2> consisted of two main topics: 1. 3 days of LGR and Variant Discussions (June 8-10) 2. 2 days of Universal Acceptance of Arabic Script IDNs (June 11-12) You can find the slides that were presented during the 5-days on the dedicated wiki space at https://community.icann.org/display/MES/TF-AIDN+Work+Space. Some sessions did not have slides prepared as respective presenters demonstrated their talk visually. Finally, below is a group picture in the middle of one of the sessions. A small group, yet a very productive meeting. cid:image003.jpg@01CF872C.199F6120 Members of the TF-AIDN Present in Istanbul Thank you, Fahd

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What is the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) Up To? | أخر مستجدات مجموعة عمل أسماء نطاقات النص العربي
by Fahd Batayneh May 24, 2014

May 24, 2014

(sorry for cross posting) Friends and Colleagues, For those interested in IDNs, I have posted an update on the work of the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN) in both Arabic <http://blog.icann.org/2014/05/%D8%A3%D8%AE%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AC%D 8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84-%D8 %A3%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%86%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%8 4/> and English <http://blog.icann.org/2014/05/what-is-the-task-force-on-arabic-script-idns- tf-aidn-up-to/> . Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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Reminder - MSR public comment forum
by Nicoleta M. Munteanu May 15, 2014

May 15, 2014

Dear Colleagues, This message is a reminder that the Public Comment Process for the Maximal Starting Repertoire Version 1 (http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/msr-03mar14-en.htm) corresponding to the first deliverable under the Procedure to Develop and Maintain the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone in Respect of IDNA Labels<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en…> will close on 21 May 2014 at 23:59 UTC. Please note that all comments and replies must be posted prior to the public comment process closure date mentioned above. We appreciate your time to review the materials posted and provide us with your input. Kind regards, Nicoleta Munteanu ICANN

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Extension of public comment forum
by Naela Sarras April 2, 2014

April 2, 2014

Dear colleagues, Per the input we received from community members during the ICANN49 meeting in Singapore, please note that the public comment period on the Maximal Starting Repertoire (MSR-1) has been extended. The public comment forum will now close on 21 May 2014. http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/msr-03mar14-en.htm The MSR is the first deliverable under the "Procedure to Develop and Maintain Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone With Respect to IDN Labels<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en…>." We appreciate your time to review the materials posted and provide us with your input. Best regards, Naela Sarras ICANN

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Join us for the IDN LGR Cocktail at ICANN Singapore (Tuesday March, 25 at 19.00 in Bencoleen Room)
by Nicoleta M. Munteanu March 24, 2014

March 24, 2014

[cid:1F0E0AFF-850F-4991-A4C0-31554448E8BA] Enabling a Mutilingual Internet IDN Label Generation Rules (LGR) Cocktail Please join us at the IDN LGR Cocktail for an opportunity to meet with members of the community involved in the work on IDN Variant TLDs and learn about the various script community experiences in forming LGR panels. Event details: Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 When: 19.00 – 21.00 SGT Where: Raffles City and Convention Centre Level 4 Bencoleen Room http://singapore49.icann.org/en/maps#venue_map Join us as well for the Singapore IDN working sessions: IDN Variant TLDs Program Wed, 26 March 2014 - 08:30 -10:00 SGT http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-idn-variant-tld IDN Root Zone LGR Public Workshop - Integration & Generation Panels Wed, 26 March 2014 - 13:00 -18:00 SGT http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-lgr-integration

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[Request for Comments] Principles for Inclusion, Exclusion or Deferral of Code Points for Arabic Script LGR for the Root Zone
by Fahd Batayneh March 18, 2014

March 18, 2014

(sorry for cross posting) Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the Task Force on Arabic Script IDN (TF-AIDN), I am pleased to announce the call for comments on the Principles for Inclusion, Exclusion or Deferral of Code Points for Arabic Script LGR for the Root Zone <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/43982588/Principles%20for% 20Inclusion%2C%20Exclusion%20or%20Deferral%20of%20Code%20Points%20for%20Arab ic%20Script%20LGR%20for%20the%20Root%20Zone.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1 395138655591&api=v2> document. Comments can be sent to tf-aidn(a)meswg.org. Please feel free to spread the message around relevant stakeholders and those interested in the work of Arabic Script IDNs. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh On Behalf of the TF-AIDN

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[Request for Comments] Principles for Inclusion, Exclusion or Deferral of Code Points for Arabic Script LGR for the Root Zone
by Fahd Batayneh March 18, 2014

March 18, 2014

(sorry for cross posting) Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the Task Force on Arabic Script IDN (TF-AIDN), I am pleased to announce the call for comments on the Principles for Inclusion, Exclusion or Deferral of Code Points for Arabic Script LGR for the Root Zone <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/43982588/Principles%20for% 20Inclusion%2C%20Exclusion%20or%20Deferral%20of%20Code%20Points%20for%20Arab ic%20Script%20LGR%20for%20the%20Root%20Zone.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1 395138655591&api=v2> document. Comments can be sent to lgr(a)icann.org. Please feel free to spread the message around relevant stakeholders and those interested in the work of Arabic Script IDNs. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh On Behalf of the TF-AIDN

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Join us for the IDN LGR Cocktail at ICANN Singapore
by Nicoleta M. Munteanu March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

Enabling a Mutilingual Internet IDN Label Generation Rules (LGR) Cocktail [cid:B087BFFF-A3F1-4E98-AB4A-09B00DC30215] [cid:B9D799F8-91CC-4BF4-BAEA-8CFD9752C3E9] Please join us at the IDN LGR Cocktail for an opportunity to meet with members of the community involved in the work on IDN Variant TLDs and learn about the various script community experiences in forming LGR panels. Event details: Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 When: 19.00 – 21.00 SGT Where: Raffles City and Convention Centre Level 4 Bencoleen Room http://singapore49.icann.org/en/maps#venue_map Join us as well for the Singapore IDN working sessions: IDN Variant TLDs Program Wed, 26 March 2014 - 08:30 -10:00 SGT http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-idn-variant-tld IDN Root Zone LGR Public Workshop - Integration & Generation Panels Wed, 26 March 2014 - 13:00 -18:00 SGT http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-lgr-integration

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