My people ::)) Still trembling a bit in confronting the huge tasks ahead of me ;), so let me start doing something. I have just received the letter below from Vint regarding the ICANN-Verisign settlement. I guess we have a good opportunity to express our views on this and related issues in the ICANN system, so I trust we can start an exchange on this and get some meaningful propositions to bring to the Board in Vancouver. fraternal rgds --c.a. ============ Vint Cerf wrote: To: mueller <mailto:[log in to unmask]> @syr.edu Cc: [log in to unmask] <outbind:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] Dear Milton: In an ongoing effort to support community dialogue and consultation regarding the VeriSign settlement agreement, the Board is extending the period for comment by requesting that the Noncommercial User Constituency submit concise, actionable comments regarding the settlement's effect on the Noncommercial User community. Please email these comments to <[log in to unmask]>, ideally prior to the ICANN Vancouver meeting, so ICANN can use these comments as a basis for continued dialogue. The Board invites the Noncommercial User Constituency to discuss the settlement with the Board during the ICANN Vancouver meeting and, additionally, will listen to comments regarding the settlement during the Vancouver Public Forum. The Board has set aside time to meet with the Noncommercial User Constituency in Vancouver, and staff will follow-up to confirm the details. The Board appreciates the comments and questions about the settlement posted in ICANN's public forum and raised in meetings with staff since the settlement was announced on 24 October. Additional Q & A's (questions and answers) will be posted on ICANN's website to address key issues raised and support further dialogue and consultation. We appreciate your constituency's efforts to assist the Board in determining whether the proposed settlement agreement is in the best interests of the entire Internet community. We look forward to seeing you and your colleagues in Vancouver. Sincerely, Vint Cerf Vinton G Cerf Chief Internet Evangelist Google/Regus Suite 384 13800 Coppermine Road Herndon, VA 20171 +1 703 234-1823 +1 703-234-5822 (f) [log in to unmask] www.google.com <http://www.google.com/>