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197/8 allocated to AfriNIC
by Leo Vegoda 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi, The IANA IPv4 registry has been updated to reflect the allocation of one /8 IPv4 block to AfriNIC in October 2008: 197/8. You can find the IANA IPv4 registry at: http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space/ipv4-address-space.xml http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space/ipv4-address-space.xml http://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv4-address-space/ipv4-address-space.txt Please update your filters as appropriate. Regards, Leo Vegoda Number Resources Manager, IANA -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (Darwin) iD8DBQFJCBdMvBLymJnAzRwRApYGAJ9DfmQ2fvbfMgCVW1M8ZfiMnqSvgACgrCha /biQ/NJ9HS09avyV3UTRlRY= =wQ6t -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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.nz Name Server Replacement
by DNS 28 Oct '08

28 Oct '08

Over the last few weeks the New Zealand Registry Service (NZRS), has been working on the changes required to replace the .nz name server operated by TelstraClear (NS4.DNS.NET.NZ) with a new server operated and managed by the NZRS. The changes for the replacement server are now complete and the new server is in operation. The new IP address for NS4 has been made to the root servers by IANA. There is no impact on the .nz DNS as a result of the change. The new IP address for NS4.DNS.NET.NZ is 202.46.189.130. The new name server uses a technology called ‘anycast’ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anycast) and will enable NZRS to add additional servers to other parts of the network if required. It will also lead to greater reporting and monitoring of the .nz name servers. This change is one of several that NZRS is undertaking as part of a project to make improvements to the .nz DNS infrastructure. Dave Baker .nz Registry Services (NZRS) support(a)nzrs.net.nz

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[Fwd: Re: That Copyright Act again]
by Mark Harris 28 Oct '08

28 Oct '08

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Yahoo 999 error
by Gary Wagener [DATACOM] 28 Oct '08

28 Oct '08

Hi all, Sorry if this is off topic a bit. We manage a couple of Corporate Proxies and whilst one can connect happily to www.xtra.co.nz and www.yahoo.com The other cannot and returns the message below. What I am looking for is a contact phone number where I can have a meaningful technical conversation to resolve the issue. The foreign help desk operator for Telecom/Xtra could only say "We have no way to resolve that issue". Thanks Gary Wagener Senior Security Specialist Internet Data Centre Ph (04) 3855237 Mob (0274) 993 895 Datacom Systems Limited PO Box 6376 Wellington New Zealand

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NZRR Route Registry Update
by NZRR Database Notifications 27 Oct '08

27 Oct '08

Dear Colleague, This is to notify you that one or more objects in which you are designated for notification have been modified in the NZRR routing registry database. These objects are used to configure the various NZIX route servers (http://nzix.net/) so you can expect the relevant servers to be reloaded in the near future. The reloading of the servers is staggered over a period of time so that if you are peering with both servers at an exchange, you can maintain at least one BGP session at all times and consequently a full set of routes. Diagnostic output: ------------------------------------------------------------ --- PREVIOUS OBJECT: route-set: AS9560:RS-ROUTES:AS45359 descr: Route set advertised to AS9560 by Mediaworks NZ Ltd - AS45359 members: 202.49.173.0/24^24-29 admin-c: RPA1-NZRR tech-c: RPA1-NZRR notify: rpsl-admin(a)nzix.net notify: nznog(a)list.waikato.ac.nz notify: shansen(a)mediaworks.co.nz mnt-by: MAINT-NZRR-NZ changed: rpsl-admin(a)nzix.net 20081006 source: NZRR REPLACED BY: route-set: AS9560:RS-ROUTES:AS45359 descr: advertised to AS9560 by Mediaworks NZ Ltd - AS45359 members: 202.49.172.0/22^22-29 admin-c: RPA1-NZRR tech-c: RPA1-NZRR notify: rpsl-admin(a)nzix.net notify: nznog(a)list.waikato.ac.nz notify: shansen(a)mediaworks.co.nz mnt-by: MAINT-NZRR-NZ changed: rpsl-admin(a)nzix.net 20081028 source: NZRR ------------------------------------------------------------

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NZNOG 09 - Call for Participation and Papers
by Neil Fenemor 27 Oct '08

27 Oct '08

NZNOG 09 - Call for Participation and Papers The next conference of the New Zealand Network Operators' Group is to be held in Auckland, New Zealand between 26 January and 30 January 2009. Our host is FX Networks. NZNOG meetings provide opportunities for the exchange of technical information and discussion of issues relating to the operation and support of network services, with particular emphasis on New Zealand. The conference is low priced and has a strong technical focus with the aim and history of getting a strong turnout of technical personal from New Zealand Internet orientated companies. Conference Overview ------------------- NZNOG 2009 will consist of up to three days of workshops and tutorials followed by two days of conference presentations. There will also be opportunity for more informal and small lightening talks. These are typically around five minutes long and are organised closer to the actual conference. Important Dates --------------- Call for Papers opens: 1 September 2008 Deadline for speaker submissions: 30 September 2008 Responses to speaker submissions: 7 November 2008 Draft program published: 7 November 2008 Final program published: 1 December 2008 NZNOG 2009 Conference: 26 - 30 January 2009 SIG / Miniconf / Tutorials / Workshops -------------------------------------- In previous years we have had a single day of workshops and tutorials, this year however we are looking at having up to three days of workshops and tutorials, if we can get the submissions. Examples of past activities workshops include 'MPLS and fixed access networks for beginners', 'Mikrotik RouterOS Training', 'APNIC Internet Resource Management Essentials', and a System Administrators mini-conference which included talks on 'Using Debian packages for system administration' and '42 hosts in 1U: Using virtual machines'. Conference Presentations ------------------------ The main conference program for 2009 will be made up of two days with a single stream where possible. Presentations don't need to fit any particular fixed length and can be from 30 minutes to 3 hours in length. NZNOG conferences have traditionally spanned the entire operational spectrum, and then some. Proposals for conference presentations are invited for virtually any topic with a degree of relevance to the NZNOG community. Past years' talks have included the following: - Internet exchange operations - Global anycast networks and the building thereof - Peering, peering, and peering - Network security - 10GB ethernet operations - Advanced networks in NZ - Current Internet research in NZ - Wireless networking - QOS over carrier networks - Content distribution networks and media streaming - How we paid the construction guys 18 pints of beer and they gave us a free metro fibre network in Palmy North - Open Source VoIP Platform in Carrier Environments - Lawful Interception Some ideas for this year also include the following: - IPv6, been there done that. - DNS Security - Routing Security - LLU? Does anyone care? - P2P content delivery - Review of 2008 - IPSec If you are interested in submitting a talk please fill out the questions at then end of this document and submit them to http://submission.nznog.org Alternatively, you can and email them to talks(a)nznog.org Submission Guidelines --------------------- When considering a presentation or SIG, remember that the NZNOG audience is mainly comprised of technical network operators and engineers with a wide range of experience levels from beginners to multi-year experience. There is a strong orientation to offer core skills and basic knowledge in the SIGs and to address issues relevant to the day-to-day operations of ISPs and network operators in the conference sessions. The inclusion of a title, bio, topic, abstract, and slides with proposals is not compulsory but each will help us determine the quality of your proposal and increase the likelihood it will be accepted. Final slides are to be provided by 16 January 2009. Note: While the majority of speaking slots will be submitted by 30 September 2008, a limited number of slots may be available for presentations that are exceptionally timely, important, or of critical operational importance. The NZNOG conference is a TECHNICAL conference so marketing and commercial content is NOT allowed within the program. The program committee is charged with maintaining the technical standard of NZNOG conferences, and will therefore not accept inappropriate materials. It is expected that the presenter be a technical person and not a sales or marketing person. The audience is extremely technical and unforgiving, and expects that the speakers are themselves very knowledgeable. All sessions provide time for questions, so presenters should expect technical questions and be prepared to deliver insightful and technically deep responses. Funding and Support ------------------- NZNOG conferences are community run and funded events that try to keep the cost to attendees as low as possible so generally we are unable to pay the travel costs of speakers. There is a limited amount of funding available to international speakers. Conference presenters will not have to pay any registration fee for the day they are presenting. Discounts for SIG and lightning talk presenters may be available but are not automatic. Lightning talks --------------- Lightning talks are short talks/presentations that last no more than 10 minutes. This is a good opportunity to get your pet topic out there or perhaps to get some experience with presenting without having to go to a full talk. At NZNOG 2009 it is planned that there will be at least one hour long lightning talk session. Sponsors -------- There are opportunities remaining for organisations to sponsor various aspects of the NZNOG meeting. Please contact sponsorship(a)n<http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nznog> znog.org for more information Contact ------- General Enquiries * info(a)n <http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/nznog>znog.org Talks and Papers * http://submission.nznog.org * talks(a)nznog.org Talk Proposals -------------- Please submit all talk proposals (including lightning talks) via http://submission.nznog.org or email talks(a)nznog.org along with the requested information. Questions regarding talks can be sent to the same address. Sponsorship may be available for a limited number of overseas speakers to attend the conference, please indicate if you require assistance with travel and/or accommodation. Author's Full Name: Author's Email Address: Author's affiliation: Author's short biography: Title of Talk: Abstract: Length of talk: Please provide details if a version of this talk has previously been given: Will travel and accommodation assistance be required:

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Re: [nznog] That Copyright Act again
by Steve Bluck 27 Oct '08

27 Oct '08

The focus on ISP's by the list may be a bit short sighted, to quote from the governments New Zealand Legislation website[1]: "Internet service provider means a person who does either or both of the following things: * "(a) offers the transmission, routing, or providing of connections for digital online communications, between or among points specified by a user, of material of the user's choosing: * "(b) hosts material on websites or other electronic retrieval systems that can be accessed by a user Which by my reading is anyone who provides a connection to the Internet -be it schools, businesses, or ISP's etc so the impact of this poorly conceived legislation is far more reaching than what is currently being discussed on the list & will operationally affect the majority of people subscribed to the list. [1] http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2008/0027/latest/DLM1122509.ht ml#DLM1122509 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the originator of the message. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender. This message has been scanned for viruses and spam by SurfControl RiskFilter - E-mail.

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ADSL & Annex M
by Michael 27 Oct '08

27 Oct '08

Does anyone have any information about Annex M support (or potential) within New Zealand? FYI - Annex M is a version of ADSL2+ that allows increased upload speed at the expense of decreased download speed. It is backwards compatible with existing Annex A equipment. Michael

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Re: [nznog] That Copyright Act again
by Stu Fleming 27 Oct '08

27 Oct '08

> > How many of you will follow TelstraClear and Xnet (which is already > terminating customers if they receive complaints from copyright > > holders) and take down sites without checking or verifying complaints? My policy on s92 is currently that any customer who is _convicted_ of copyright infringement (using their Internet service via us) in a New Zealand court will have their account terminated, or if we are legally instructed to do so by means of a court injunction or order. The Minister can't have it both ways - if Internet access is a "human right", then the standard for termination would have to be quite high and the quality of evidence necessary to secure that conviction also high. If e-Government is a guaranteed way of doing business with citizens, and some citizens are disenfranchised by having access terminated on a low-quality evidence takedown notice, then there's an obvious conflict. We don't take away driving licences on allegations of illegality; we do so on the basis of convictions (and even then, not always). We don't take away mail delivery on allegations of illegality; we do so on the basis of convictions or on _evidence_ that conditions of use have been breached. The argument that ISPs are in a unique position to proactively filter and control customer traffic in the case of alleged infringement is bogus. Copyright holders have mechanisms to protect their rights and they have the duty to do so. Get a search warrant, add a lawful intercept, archive the offending Web site (get Natlib to help here). Don't attempt to take a technical shortcut to solve a social problem that ends up diluting the evidence base.

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That Copyright Act again
by Juha Saarinen 27 Oct '08

27 Oct '08

This is, I believe, an operational issue... I was reading this Computerworld story over the weekend: http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/117D6C93C541D21ACC2574EF00185387 in which Mathew Bolland of TelstraClear says: 'TelstraClear’s head of corporate services, Mathew Bolland, says from November 1, if TelstraClear hosts a website and someone phones up complaining that site has breached their copyright, TelstraClear will have to take the site down. “We don’t check or verify,” he says. “We take it down.”' When Section 92A popped up, this is what everyone thought would happen, but assumed wouldn't because in Bolland's words, "this is a ridiculous situation." Presumably, the take-downs will only happen for individual sites and those of small businesses unable to stump up the big legal fees to contest such actions - or is everyone affected, no matter what size? How many of you will follow TelstraClear and Xnet (which is already terminating customers if they receive complaints from copyright holders) and take down sites without checking or verifying complaints? -- Juha Saarinen juha(a)saarinen.org www.techsploder.com

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