.info The difference between .com, .net, .org, .info and .biz domain names?

[worldstar]

The difference between .com, .net, .org, .info and .biz domain names

.com considered by many Web users to denote an internationally trading company but over 3 million users world wide, from large corporations to home-based and small operations, currently use this type of domain.

.net used to be restricted to ISPs only, but the sheer volume of requests combined with the overhead from the manual verification of an applicant's status resulted in requests taking months to process. Following some debate, the domain was made available to anyone, with InterNIC proclaiming that they were not in the business of deciding what the definition of an Internet Service Provider really was.

.org thought by many to be reserved for international charities or organisations, but is actually available to register to any user.

.info the Internet's first unrestricted top-level domain since .COM, which began use in 1985. Considered intuitive, easy to use, and universally recognized, anyone can register a .info domain. .info was created for general use around the world and you can use your .info name for business, personal use, your organization - whatever you like. ICANN, the non-profit corporation that governs that management of the Internet's domain name system, designated Afilias as the official .info registry, responsible for administrating the TLD and turning it into a globally used resource. Afilias makes no representations as to whether or not a particular domain name infringes upon any trademark or intellectual property rights.

.biz restricted to bona fide business or commercial use, defined as one of the following:
1. To exchange goods, services, or property of any kind;
2. In the ordinary course of trade or business; or
3. To facilitate (i) the exchange of goods, services, information, or property of any kind; or, (ii) the ordinary course of trade or business
.biz is a restricted gTLD approved by ICANN

 

[MatchStix]

You missed out a few :p

.name sites will allow individuals to have a section of the Web zoned solely for personal use. The dot-name registry will only allow registration of third-level Domain Names – the “john ” part of “john.smith.name ” – to allow for a greater number of personal Web addresses. This registry will be run by a British company, supporting ICANN ’s goal to increase the geographical diversity of the registries.

.pro is intended for use exclusively by “professionals,” such as lawyers, doctors and accountants. As in the dot-name registry, only third-level Domain Names will be registered, as in “johnsmith.law.pro.” Registrants will have to provide proof of their professional credentials to reserve a Domain Name in this space, which should increase the prestige and usefulness of this gTLD.

.aero sites are reserved for “legitimate members of the air transport industry and civil aviation sector” including airlines, airports and related industry bodies 8 . This registry will be run by the Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques S C. SITA intends to keep third-level Domain Names consistent across most airports, as in “arrivals.jfk.aero.” SITA ’s French headquarters support ICANN ’s geographical diversity goals.

.coop will be run for “business cooperatives,” such as credit unions and rural electric cooperatives, by the National Cooperative Business Association. Dot-coop Domain Names will initially be available for registration only by members of the NCBA or an affiliated group.

.museum is intended as a sign of authenticity, to assure users that sources of information about cultural and scientific heritage are verifiable 9 . The Museum Domain Management Association, a non-profit trade association founded by the International Council of Museums and the J.Paul Getty Trust, will run this registry

taken from http://www.0dns.org/newtlds.htm

 

[worldstar]

Thanks MatchStix!

 

[Venolus]

Great info, thanks to you both

 

[MatchStix]

You're welcome

 

[dweeb]

Aaah... a little history of the primary domain extensions. Thanks.

 

[Grrilla]

.name sites will allow individuals to have a section of the Web zoned solely for personal use. The dot-name registry will only allow registration of third-level Domain Names – the “john ” part of “john.smith.name ” – to allow for a greater number of personal Web addresses.

That's old info and used to be the case. About 18 mos ago, .name opened up 2LD for reg.
A few of the numerous threads discussing the tlds:
http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=83020&highlight=tlds
http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=86275&highlight=tld
http://namepros.com/showthread.php?t=47611
http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=107678&highlight=tlds
http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=92036&highlight=tld

 

[simpsons]

.com always best!

 

[worldstar]

Thanks Grrilla for the old thread info, it is quite helpful!

 

[domainprince]

Thanks to worldstar, matchstix and grrilla for the info! :great:

 

[Michelle]

Thanks to worldstar, matchstix and grrilla for the info! :great:

Thanks from here to :hearts: