What is RIPE?

• Reseaux IP Européens (1989)

  • forum for network engineers to discuss technical issues

• RIPE is

  • service provider forum
  • open for everybody
  • voluntary participation, no fees
  • works by consensus
  • encourages face-to-face discussion
  • acts like an “interest group” supporting Internet community
  • but has NO legal power

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