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===Green Paper=== | ===Green Paper=== | ||
On January 30 1998, Magaziner released the [[Green Paper]], which discusses the Proposal to Improve the Technical Management of the Internet Names and Addresses. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration | On January 30 1998, Magaziner released the [[Green Paper]], which discusses the Proposal to Improve the Technical Management of the Internet Names and Addresses. [[NTIA|The National Telecommunications and Information Administration]] published the Green paper in the Federal Register for public comment and received more than 650 comments until the comment period ended on February 20, 1998.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/6_5_98dns.htm www.ntia.doc.gov]</ref> | ||
The Green Paper received strong oppositions and its critics argued that the creation of NewCo or the New IANA, | The Green Paper received strong oppositions and its critics argued that the creation of NewCo or the New [[IANA]], or any new non-profit organization would be a mere front of the government's intention to retain control of the internet. Others were concerned that the proposal would lessen the roles of [[ISOC]] and [[WIPO]].<ref>[http://www.caslon.com.au/icannprofile1.htm Caslon Analytics ICANN and the UDRP]</ref> | ||
===White Paper=== | ===White Paper=== |