title: Getting Whois data for .com domain name whois.verisign-grs.com
body: <p>I am trying to fetch the whois data for domain names all other  domains(other than .com and .net ) are giving some results for domain names information but while querying to the whois server of .com and .net registry ie.(whois.verisign-grs.com) its giving </p>
  
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  <pre><code>Whois Server Version 2.0
  
  Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
  with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
  for detailed information.
  
  MICROSOFT.COM.ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.GET.ONE.MILLION.DOLLARS.AT.WWW.UNIMUNDI.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.IM.ELITE.WANNABE.TOO.WWW.PLUS613.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.ZZZZZZ.MORE.DETAILS.AT.WWW.BEYONDWHOIS.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.ZZZZZ.GET.LAID.AT.WWW.SWINGINGCOMMUNITY.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.ZZZOMBIED.AND.HACKED.BY.WWW.WEB-HACK.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.ZZZ.IS.0WNED.AND.HAX0RED.BY.SUB7.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.WILL.BE.SLAPPED.IN.THE.FACE.BY.MY.BLUE.VEINED.SPANNER.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.WILL.BE.BEATEN.WITH.MY.SPANNER.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.WAREZ.AT.TOPLIST.GULLI.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.TOTALLY.SUCKS.S3U.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.SOFTWARE.IS.NOT.USED.AT.REG.RU
  MICROSOFT.COM.SHOULD.GIVE.UP.BECAUSE.LINUXISGOD.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.RAWKZ.MUH.WERLD.MENTALFLOSS.CA
  MICROSOFT.COM.OHMYGODITBURNS.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.MORE.INFO.AT.WWW.BEYONDWHOIS.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.MATCHES.THIS.STRING.AT.KEYSIGNERS.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.MAKES.RICKARD.DRINK.SAMBUCA.0800CARRENTAL.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.LOVES.ME.KOSMAL.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.LIVES.AT.SHAUNEWING.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.KNOWS.THAT.THE.BEST.WEB.HOSTING.IS.NASHHOST.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.IS.NOT.YEPPA.ORG
  MICROSOFT.COM.IS.NOT.HOSTED.BY.ACTIVEDOMAINDNS.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.IS.IN.BED.WITH.CURTYV.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.IS.HOSTED.ON.PROFITHOSTING.NET
  ICROSOFT.COM.HAS.A.PRESENT.COMING.FROM.HUGHESMISSILES.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.FILLS.ME.WITH.BELLIGERENCE.NET
  MICROSOFT.COM.CAN.GO.FUCK.ITSELF.AT.SECZY.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM.ARE.GODDAMN.PIGFUCKERS.NET.NS-NOT-IN-SERVICE.COM
  MICROSOFT.COM
  
  To single out one record, look it up with "xxx", where xxx is one of the
  of the records displayed above. If the records are the same, look them up
  with "=xxx" to receive a full display for each record.
  
  &gt;&gt;&gt; Last update of whois database: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:42:21 UTC &lt;&lt;&lt;
  
  NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the 
  registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is 
  currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration 
  date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring 
  registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to 
  view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.
  
  TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois 
  database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and 
  automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or 
  modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry 
  Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for 
  information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information 
  about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not 
  guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide 
  by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only 
  for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data 
  to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass 
  unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone, 
  or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes 
  that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation, 
  repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly 
  prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to 
  use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or 
  query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register 
  domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right 
  to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure 
  operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the 
  Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign 
  reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. 
  
  The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
  Registrars.
  </code></pre>
  
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  <p>It might be because verisign maintain the "thin" whois server..
  can you suggest me the solution to overcome this problem..How can i get the actual registrar to be queried for whois data for .com domain names..</p>