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

[Nyangkwe Agien Aaron]

Mike

I already posted that piece of info two days ago. May be you skipped
consulting the list.

Cheers

Aaron

On 6/25/08, Michael Gurstein <gurstein at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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]
>
> ________________________________________
> 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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