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Where did the P come from?
A different language: Réseaux IP Européens (or “European IP Networks” in the language of Freedom)
So that’s why they’re call Freedom Fries… mystery explained. 🤣
The admin drinks a lot of water.
Réseaux IP Européens (European IP Networks)
The article said that RIPE was one of five Regional Internet Registry, not the one. Big HAL fail
Also, apparently RIPE NCC (which was hacked) and RIPE are different entities. The former is a Regional Internet Registry, and the latter is a forum hosted by RIPE NCC.
The p is for password