[governance] FW: [IP] 'Shake-up' for internet proposed - [ I love the term "The net's regulators" djf]

[Michael Gurstein]

In case anyone has missed this possible development at the current ICANN
meeting in Paris.

Any thoughts on the possible implications of this for "Internet Governance"?

MG

-----Original Message-----
From: David Farber [mailto:dave at farber.net] 
Sent: June 25, 2008 3:35 AM
To: ip
Subject: [IP] 'Shake-up' for internet proposed - [ I love the term "The
net's regulators" djf]

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From: Gabe Goldberg [gabe at gabegold.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 1:52 AM
To: David Farber
Subject: IP: BBC NEWS | Technology | 'Shake-up' for internet proposed

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7468855.stm
or
http://snipurl.com/2oi02

The net could see its biggest transformation in decades if plans to open up
the address system are passed.

The net's regulators will vote on Thursday to decide if the strict rules on
so-called top level domain names, such as .com or .uk, can be relaxed.

If approved, it could allow companies to turn their brands into domain names
while individuals could also carve out their own corner of the net.

The move could also see the launch of .xxx, after years of wrangling.



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