Image via WikipediaOne of the hot topics that will be under discussion at the upcoming ICANN meeeting in Paris will be the introduction of new TLDs. I've mentioned a few of the campaigns previously on my domain blog (expect more activity on there while I'm at ICANN!)So how many new TLDs will there be? How many applicants can we expect to see?I had been thinking about the entire … [Read more...] about How many new TLDs will there be?
Gearing up for ICANN Paris
Image via WikipediaI'm heading off to Paris next week to attend the ICANN meeting. The meeting is being held in Montparnasse, which is a great location, as there are so many bars, restaurants and cinemas nearby.If anyone who is planning on attending wants to meet up do let me know. I've a few meetings organised, but there'll be plenty of opportunities to meet up. … [Read more...] about Gearing up for ICANN Paris
A Bad Week For Amazon
Amazon.com had issues last week, but today it's Amazon UK's turn.How long it was down for is unclear, but several people, including myself, got an unhelpful "service unavailable" message when trying to access the site earlier this evening.It just goes to show - 100% uptime is a myth :) … [Read more...] about A Bad Week For Amazon
IPv6 Experiments and Frustrations
Image via WikipediaAs I mentioned recently, this server is now available over both ipv4 and ipv6.The next logical step was to get ipv6 of some kind working at home.Unfortunately my isp isn't offering ipv6 (yet!), so I had two options:Setup complicated networking stuff to get some of our ipv6 allocation to appear at homeGet an ipv6 tunnel from SixxsOption 1 might have been … [Read more...] about IPv6 Experiments and Frustrations
Lisbon Treaty Vote = Lots of Junk Mail
Image via WikipediaFor some reason I don't get as much junk mail as other people. I presume it's because I don't live in a housing estate.Over the past few weeks, however, my letter box has been assaulted by just about every political party and pressure group in the country trying to swing my vote in the upcoming referendum.I wish they wouldn't. Most of the literature from both … [Read more...] about Lisbon Treaty Vote = Lots of Junk Mail