Posted Tuesday 22nd July 2008 15:43 GMT
Imagine
Imagine Nominet had not disabled the unrenewed domain but had put it back in the pot to be re-registered on a first come, first served. Real live CC data gushing in from online shoips worldwide. My, that would have made TNT's custodianship of the HMRC appear very secure.
Ever had a phone call from the bank?
"Can I just verify who you are sir?"
"No, verify yourself first."
"Sorry we can't for security reasons ..."
Muppets - Paris who knopws a thing or two on first come, first ...
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