The developing world could soon see .org domain names for just $1

equity78 · 07-18-2005, 10:51 PM

The developing world could soon see .org domain names for just $1 under a new scheme by non-for-profit registry PIR.

From the start of July, PIR (Public Interest Registry) will provide domain-name sellers with a $5 rebate for every domain they sell in Latin America and India. The cost to registrars is $6 per domain per year, and they are usually sold for a few extra dollars to consumers.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/07...ollar_domains/

Jammer · 07-19-2005, 11:07 AM

Good News!It should have been done long ago.

-db- · 07-19-2005, 11:11 AM

I love .ORG personally, and this might give people in some of the poorest countries a chance to own a respectable piece of the web. I just hope the registrars share the savings with the REAL people who need it.

CrazyTech · 07-19-2005, 11:28 AM

I want to see help of course, but I'm a bit skeptical about this idea.

alleycat · 07-19-2005, 11:40 AM

Isn't that just a temporary offering to bolster the numbers of registrations in those countries? How are the registrars going to price it, since I doubt they can tell who (what country) is registering a domain until after the purchase is completed?

equity78 · 07-19-2005, 11:42 AM

.org does not really need the help like .info did.

**Michelle** · 07-19-2005, 12:42 PM

I would like to see some back-up plans in place as well to help

Venolus · 07-19-2005, 06:06 PM

Yey..i am in india..will buy tons

worldstar · 07-19-2005, 08:31 PM

Good news

Crusader · 07-22-2005, 03:53 AM

It'd be better if the 5$ went to foodbanks / redcross groups in said countries.

admans · 07-22-2005, 04:44 AM

Umm good news..but personally..if this money goes to red cross and oder charitable organizations..then it would be better.

dgaussin · 07-22-2005, 06:00 AM

I am going to think to move...

ThreeD · 07-22-2005, 06:02 AM

definately something to look forward to

Sabre · 07-22-2005, 11:27 AM

Could be put towards better means IMO.

Virgil · 07-22-2005, 12:53 PM

That's a strange move allright.

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07-19-2005, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jammer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,493	Good News!It should have been done long ago.

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CrazyTech NamePros Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,043	I want to see help of course, but I'm a bit skeptical about this idea.

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alleycat New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: california Posts: 3	Isn't that just a temporary offering to bolster the numbers of registrations in those countries? How are the registrars going to price it, since I doubt they can tell who (what country) is registering a domain until after the purchase is completed?

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Michelle Be Happy... Don't Worry Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 16,265	I would like to see some back-up plans in place as well to help

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worldstar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3,434	Good news

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