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domain name
The term may refer to any type of domain within the computer field, since there are several types of domains (see domain). However, today, it often refers to the address of an Internet site. See...
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Definition: domain name
The term may refer to any type of domain within the computer field, since there are several types of domains (see domain). However, today, it often refers to the address of an Internet site. See Internet domain name and Internet address.
Is a Name Already Taken?
To find out if a domain name is taken, two popular domain name registrars are Network Solutions (www.netsol.com) and Go Daddy (www.godaddy.com).
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Google and OpenDNS join forces to speed up DNS
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ICANN to open up new Internet domain names: who benefits?
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