[ppml] Directory Services - Take 2

[Randy Bush]

>>>        ARIN shall publish the APID in the following methods using
>>>        industry standard practices:
>>>
>>>            - Via the WHOIS protocol.
>>>            - Via a query form accessible via the HTTP protocol.
>>>            - Via FTP to users who complete the bulk data form.
>>>            - Via CDROM to users who complete the bulk data form.
>>>            - Via the RWHOIS protocol.
>>
>> This just sucks.
>>
>> The RWHOIS protocol is an ancient creaking unmaintained
>> and unsupported protocol which is sorely in need of retirement.
>> It should be dropped from this document.
> It can be dropped later on when replacement for it is readily available.

recycle an old pet rock, same usability, less maintenance

randy