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[–] Nurse_Robot@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Where did the P come from?

[–] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

A different language: Réseaux IP Européens (or “European IP Networks” in the language of Freedom)

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years ago

So that’s why they’re call Freedom Fries… mystery explained. 🤣

[–] Chozo@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago

The admin drinks a lot of water.

[–] Aatube@kbin.social 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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.

[–] camelbeard@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

The p is for password