RFC 1261 (rfc1261) - Page 2 of 3

Transition of Nic Services

RFC 1261              Transition of NIC Services          September 1991


   Help Desk Telephone Numbers:

                             1-800-365-3642 (1-800-365-DNIC)
                             1-703-802-4535


   Help Desk Hours of Operation:

                             7:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time


   Fax Number:               1-703-802-8376

   Network Address:          192.112.36.5 (NIC.DDN.MIL)

   Root Domain Server:       192.112.36.4 (NS.NIC.DDN.MIL)

   During the period of 26 to 30 September 1991 the ID (WHOIS) database
   will not be changed.  All registration actions for this five day
   period will be suspended.  This action is necessary in order to
   transfer the master database to GSI.  Starting 26 September 1991, all
   U.S. mail and fax requests should be directed to the GSI address and
   fax number shown above.  All electronic mail requests should continue
   to be directed to the "HOSTMASTER" and "REGISTRAR" mailboxes at
   NIC.DDN.MIL.  As appropriate, SRI will redirect electronic mail to
   GSI.  On 1 October 1991 all registration activities will resume.

   We hope that the transition and its accompanying changes will not
   greatly inconvenience network users, and we thank you in advance for
   your patience and understanding.  For general questions regarding the
   transition, users may call the new NIC Help Desk after September 1,
   1991 at 1-800-365-3642/703-802-4535 or send an e-mail message to
   .

Security Considerations

   Security issues are not discussed in this memo.














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