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ICANN announces domain name changes
November 06, 2003
The body which oversees domain names has listed two measures to increase the number of domains available.
There will be an increase in the number of top level domains available, as well as the finalisation of a long-running push to standardise the use of non-Roman characters in domain names.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) recently met in Carthage and resolved to introduce new generic top level domains (gTLDs), to be announced by September next year. At this time ICANN has undertaken to provide a comprehensive evaluation of:
The potential impact of new gTLDs on the Internet root server system and Internet stability;
The creation and implementation of selection criteria for new and existing TLD registries, including public explanation of the process, selection criteria, and the rationale for selection decisions;
Potential consumer benefits/costs associated with establishing a competitive environment for TLD registries; and
recommendations from expert advisory panels, bodies, agencies, or organisations regarding economic, competition, trademark, and intellectual property issues.
More details at: http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39117669,00.htm
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