Re: Lazy network operators - NOT

[Paul Jakma <paul () clubi ie>]

On Sun, 18 Apr 2004, Sean Donelan wrote:

> I suggested using something like HINFO in the in-addr.arpa address
> zones for service providers to give similar information about IP
> addresses. Yes, I know, using DNS for yet something else.  LDAP or
> RWHOIS or any other global mechanism could be used.
>
> HINFO
>       PUB     - Public address (unauthenticated user)
>       DYN     - Dynamic address (indeterminate user)
>       K12     - School
>       PRI     - Prison/Jail
>       UCT     - University/College/Trade school
>       HOI     - Hotel/Inn
>       RES     - Residential
>       BUS     - Business
>       ISP     - Internet Service Provider

Not a bad idea, but dont abuse HINFO, use a TEXT record or have a new
record type defined for it.

regards,
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