Simple video explains what's going on with the U.S. government's role in the internet. Vint Cerf, the "father of internet" and former Chairman of ICANN, now works for Google. Cerf has narrated a new Google video about the history of internet ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Vint Cerf: I think a only a few new TLDs will be notably successful
· UncategorizedCerf discusses new TLDs and Google's involvement. Vint Cerf, former chairman of ICANN's board and current Google Chief Internet Evangelist, has dished out a bit of opinion on new top level domains. CNET asked Cerf this question: Namespaces are a ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Domain Names a Topic on Capitol Hill Thursday
· Policy & LawHearing to discuss ICANN's future will be held Thursday. Domain names, specifically ICANN, will be discussed tomorrow in Washington. The House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a congressional hearing tomorrow ... Continue Reading9 Comments
What Does Vint Cerf Think About New Top Level Domains?
· Policy & LawFather of the Internet thinks there needs be a solid rationale for adding new TLDs. Domain investor George Kirikos recently found an article by Tim Berners-Lee, a key inventor of the World Wide Web, explaining his opposition to adding new top level ... Continue Reading3 Comments