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

[equity78]

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/2005/07/18/one_dollar_domains/

 

[Jammer]

Good News!It should have been done long ago.

 

[-db-]

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]

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

 

[alleycat]

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]

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

 

[Michelle]

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

 

[Venolus]

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

 

[worldstar]

Good news

 

[Crusader]

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

 

[admans]

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

 

[dgaussin]

I am going to think to move...

 

[ThreeD]

definately something to look forward to

 

[Sabre]

Could be put towards better means IMO.

 

[Virgil]

That's a strange move allright.