EDNS (alternative DNS root)

EDNS (alternative DNS root)

eDNS was an organization that promoted alternative DNS root services. It was established by Karl Denninger in 1997. It did not achieve commercial success, and closed down the same year.

External links

* [http://www.iperdome.com/releases/970304.htm 1997 press release announcing the creation of eDNS]
* [http://www.apnic.net/mailing-lists/apple/archive/1997/05/msg00095.html Posting by Karl Denninger to the APNIC mailing list]


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