% nslookup
set type=ptr
1.1.1.1
Hmmm. BANZAI.SURFVISION.COM.
lserver f.root-servers.net
repeat query
lserver c.root-servers.net
repeat query
whois 1.0.0.0
Hmmm.
E
In <01IIIWPXA9N68WWIUK@ACES.COM>,
% nslookup
set type=ptr
1.1.1.1Hmmm. BANZAI.SURFVISION.COM.
handler@jumpgate ~$ whois banzai.surfvision.com
[No name] (BANZA-HST)
Hostname: BANZAI.SURFVISION.COM
Address: 1.1.1.1
System: ? running ?
Record last updated on 23-Mar-97.
Database last updated on 5-May-97 06:01:19 EDT.
I think the above is even more amusing in the light of comments
from NSI flacks as of late[1]:
We're in the process of digesting [the IAHC plan],"
said Chris Clough, a spokesman for Network
Solutions. "Frankly, it's going to take us quite a
bit of time. Overall, the concern is to ensure the
stability and integrity of the registration process.
I think everybody shares that concern."
Registrar, heal thyself.