We appreciate the concrete examples of the steps you have taken toward our shared goal of transitioning technical management of the domain name system, after years of direct government involvement, to private sector hands. The process of electing At-Large Directors should be complete by June 2000.
Transparency is critical to establishing trust in decision making.
There is concern in the Internet community about the possibility of over-regulation. It is therefore incumbent on all of us engaged in this process, both in our public and private actions, to take steps to ensure that, both in substance and in tone, we set an example for accuracy, civility, and respect. We understand that in this environment, it is not always easy to be consistent in this regard, but it is essential to achieving our shared goal. On behalf of the Department, let me thank you, again, for your report. Sincerely, J. Beckwith Burr Click here for Esther Dyson's response to this letter.