Re: Whois using these ARIN services?? (fwd: Consultation on the Future of ARINʼs Directory Services)

[Cat Okita via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

Have you considered working with various OSen/distros to ensure they start shipping a usable client as part of their 
core/default? One of the lovely things about whois is that you don't need to know enough to go and install something 
(which may or may not be feasible, depending on everything from corporate policy through end-user capability).

cheers!

> On Aug 14, 2026, at 10:32, John Curran via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org> wrote:
>
> Randy -
>
> There is a proposed timeline (done in stages) contained in the consultation - do you consider if sufficient for 
> transition?
>
> As for clients, we’ve quite a few on github; I note that ICANN has mature RDAP client that includes solid IP/ASN 
> support.
>
> Thanks!
> /John
>
> John Curran
> President and CEO
> American Registry for Internet Numbers
>
>
> On Aug 14, 2026, at 1:19 PM, Randy Bush <randy () psg com> wrote:
>
> hi john,
>
> can we assume there will be somewhat finger compatible CLI client tools
> for most platforms?
>
> and a staged trasition, to allow for lot of automation that is gonna
> have to change.
>
> speaking of automation, sure would be nice if the rirs were compatible.
> yes, still a dreamer at my age.
>
> randy
>
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