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June 27, 2008
When Journalists Attack
This morning I read about ICANN relaxing rules on TLDs, which will allow for a number of new dot-somethings like “.ebay” or “.some-other-brand.”
ICANN has, evidently, also approved an extension to IPv4 that will allow letters AND numbers to appear in dotted quads. Or something. You tell me:
“With the stock of available web addresses under the current IPv4 protocol set to run out by 2011, ICANN has been under pressure to find a solution for burgeoning demand.
“In theory, an infinite number of new domain names could be born, which would prove a boon for ICANN because it would receive payment for each one.”
Er … ?
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Oh … speaking of journalists, be sure to read the self-pitying flameout of the week. Maybe he’ll be able to spend his newfound free time helping AFP reporters understand the difference between a dotted quad and a domain name.
Posted by mhall at 6:49 PM | Add Comment
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