First batch of domains is now available for registration. Donuts has begun releasing domain names that were originally held back due to name collision concerns. The first set of domain names, all related to photography, became available yesterday. ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Donuts to begin releasing collision and 2 character domains next month
· ServicesNames will be released in batches over two months. Top level domain name company Donuts will begin making domain names from collision lists, along with certain two character domain names, available next month. The domain names will be released in ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Pssst…Rightside released its name collision domain names
· Domain RegistrarsMany good domains on the list, but be prepared to pay a premium. While you were partying in Las Vegas at NamesCon last week, Rightside released its name collision domain names to the public. Sort of... As a bit of background, name collision ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Uniregistry Whois tells you why a domain isn’t available
· Policy & LawWhois explains if domain is on name collision list. One of the most frustrating challenges of pre-registering new top level domain names is having the registrar return a search "not available". You end up asking yourself "why isn't it available?" ... Continue Reading13 Comments
.Mail added to new TLD deathwatch, new proposal for handling Name Collisions
· Policy & Law.Mail may be shelved and group suggests new way to handle name collisions for new top level domain names. JAS Global Advisors has released a new report about name collisions for new top level domain names and has made a new set of recommendations. The ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Do only 4 new TLDs have a chance of going live this year?
· UncategorizedBarring a flurry of activity at ICANN or changes to the name collision mitigation plan, the launch of new TLDs won't be a 2013 event. ICANN released updated contracting statistics for its new top level domain name program yesterday, and applicants will ... Continue Reading9 Comments
ICANN needs to throw TLD applicants a bone on name collisions
· Policy & LawIf delays are necessary, ICANN should pitch in for monitoring and notification system. A couple weeks ago new top level domain name applicants received some very unwelcome news: many of their TLDs could be significantly delayed due to security concerns ... Continue Reading2 Comments
After sweeping it under the rug, Name Collisions come back to haunt new TLD program
· Policy & LawName collisions derail new top level domain name timeline. Everyone in the executive suite at Verisign must have been smiling this morning. That's because ICANN dropped a bombshell, delaying a big portion of new top level domain names due to "name ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment