how do u make a .com .net etc?

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how does one make a domain name extension such as .com, .net, .org, etc? im sure it isnt very easy and/or inexpensive or there would be a million of them but i was just curious

drew

Cook up something you like (TechIMO), slap an extension on it (.com), then register the domain name. Several registration services are available.

One example: http://www.whois.net

Once registered, you then you simply point the domain to the IP address of your Internet server or host.

Domain names are cheap, but you do have to renew periodically.

Hosting can be expensive, but accounts under $20/month can be found for personal hosting. Some even point domains towards free host services, like those often provided by your Internet Service Provider. Many ISP's offer small hosting accounts these days.

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Now if you want to create an entire new domain extension, then you will need to file documents with ICANN. The board will review your request, then determine the actual need for the new extension. While it is supposed to be an open process, the act of developing new extensions can be quite political and very business oriented.

More info: http://www.icann.org/

Robert Richmond

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the second half of your post is what i was looking for. i knew it wasnt really feasible but i was just wondering. right now i run my own http server using apache and have a free .tk domain name.

thanks rob!

drew

EDIT: i was thinking...the internet is not owned or controlled by any one group, it is owned and operated by everybody. so how can one company/organization control all the domain extensions?

ICANN is a provisional board, this it offers open standards that are agreed to by a significant portion of the Internet business community, plus its powers are essentially derived from older counterparts established during the infancy of the Internet established by DARPA.

http://www.icann.org/general/support-orgs.htm

ICANN is essentially a complex, not-for-profit organization with closely regulated standards.

Robert Richmond