Release and change history

Version	Release date	Features
v3.2	11 May 2006	The new Whois v3.2 deployed on the whois master server, based on the RIPE v3.2 database provides: IPv6 routing registry functionality Consistent behaviour between whois master, update, web, email, and syncupdate Easier to understand error messages
v3.2	5 Sep 2005	Whois v3.2 deployed on the test whois server
v3	17 Dec 2002	APNIC Whois Database begins operating as an IRR, know as the APNIC Routing Registry
v3	20 Aug 2002	The new Whois v3, based on the RIPE v3 database, provides the following new features: Enhanced syntax checking Better security features Improved response time and reliability More query options Integrated IRR service RPSL compliant database
v3	20 Aug 2002	Whois v3 implemented
v3	1 July 2002	Test server v3.apnic.net available for public testing