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'''DNSO''' is the abbreviation for the '''Domain Name Supporting Organization''', one of the three [[ICANN]] supporting organizations called for under the ICANN by-laws. It has now been succeeded by the Generic Names Supporting Organization ([[GNSO]]).<ref>[http://www.apricot.net/apricot99/dnso/cfp-singapore.html apricot.net]</ref> The DNSO advised the ICANN Board about handling issues related to the Domain Name System ([[DNS]]). Its primary agenda was to discuss how and when to expand the Internet by adding new [[TLD]]s beyond [[.com]].<ref name="link2">[http://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities media-visions.com]</ref>
Prior to 2003, the '''Domain Name Supporting Organization''' ('''DNSO''') was one of the three [[ICANN]] [[SO|supporting organizations]] called for under the [[ICANN Bylaws]]<ref>[http://www.dnso.org/ dnso.org]</ref>, being formally established in March 31, 1999<ref>https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/timeline-icann-in-history-28sep23-en.pdf</ref>. It has since been replaced by the [[GNSO|Generic Names Supporting Organization]] (GNSO).<ref>[http://www.apricot.net/apricot99/dnso/cfp-singapore.html apricot.net]</ref> The DNSO advised the ICANN Board about handling issues related to the [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS). Its primary agenda was to discuss how and when to expand the Internet by adding new [[TLD]]s beyond [[.com]].<ref name="link2">[http://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities media-visions.com]</ref>


The DNSO chair at the time of restructuring, [[Thomas Roessler]], wrote "At some point of time between 9:10 and 9:40 a.m. Amsterdam time on Sunday [15 December 2002], the DNSO ceased to be (and will, perhaps not unlike a phoenix from the ashes, become the GNSO).." His entire farewell email can be found [http://www.dnso.org/clubpublic/ga/Arc11/msg01325.html here].
== Structure ==
== Structure ==
The DNSO was comprised of two bodies: the Names Council (NC), which was made up of elected representatives from the DNSO Constituencies, and the General Assembly (GA), made up of all interested entities and individuals.<ref name="link2">[http://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities media-visions.com]</ref>
The DNSO was comprised of two bodies: the Names Council (NC), which was made up of elected representatives from the DNSO Constituencies, and the General Assembly (GA), made up of all interested entities and individuals.<ref name="link2">[http://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities media-visions.com]</ref>


== DNSO Constituencies ==
One of the biggest complaints with the structuring of the DNSO came from [[ccTLD]] registry operators, who felt that the SO was mainly concerned with gTLDs and that they needed their own separate organization. On October 29, 2002, the country code managers emphasized their dissatisfaction by withdrawing completely from the DNSO.<ref>[http://www.ccwhois.org/elections/ Elections, ccWHois.org]</ref> This action prompted and expedited the transition to the [[GNSO]], which was created in December 2002. Work began on creating the [[Country Code Names Supporting Organization]] (ccNSO) in September 2002, culminating in the creation of the ccNSO at [[ICANN 17 - Montreal]] in June 2003.<ref>[http://law.bepress.com/context/uiuclwps/article/1097/viewcontent Law.Bepress.com]</ref>
=== DNSO Constituencies ===


The initial constituencies of the DNSO were as follows:
The initial constituencies of the DNSO were as follows<ref>https://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities</ref>:
* [[ccTLD]] [[Registries]]  
* [[ccTLD]] [[Registry|Registries]]  
* [[gTLD]] Registries
* [[gTLD]] Registries
* Commercial and Business entities  
* Commercial and Business entities  
* Non-Commercial Domain Name Holders
* Non-Commercial Domain Name Holders
* Internet Service Providers ([[ISP]]s) and Connectivity Providers
* [[ISP|Internet Service Providers]] (ISPs) and Connectivity Providers
* Trademark
* Trademark
* [[Registrars]] <ref name="link2">[http://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities media-visions.com]</ref>
* [[Registrar]]s<ref name="link2">[http://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities media-visions.com]</ref>


== DNSO Process ==
== DNSO Process ==


# The DNSO serves in an advisory role to the [[ICANN Board]] and provides the Board with substantive policies related to the [[DNS]].  
# The DNSO served in an advisory role to the [[ICANN Board]] and provided the Board with substantive policies related to the [[DNS]].  
# The recommendations provided to the ICANN Board by the DNSO first needed to build a consensus before being submitted to the Board.  
# The DNSO first needed to reach a consensus before submitting requests to the Board.  
# All the recommendations made by the DNSO to the Board are made open to all Supporting Organizations ([[SO]]s) so that they can comment.
# All the recommendations made by the DNSO to the Board were made open to all [[SO|Supporting Organizations]] (SOs) so that they could comment.


The ICANN Board accepts the recommendations of the DNSO only if it thinks that:
The ICANN Board accepted the recommendations of the DNSO only if:


* The policy is in the interest of the Corporation and helps to further the purposes of the Corporation  
* The policy is in the interest of the Corporation and helps to further the purposes of the Corporation  
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* The policy was framed through an open and fair process
* The policy was framed through an open and fair process
* The policy is not opposed by other Supporting Organizations
* The policy is not opposed by other Supporting Organizations
* The Board would not adopt any recommendation by the DNSO unless the votes, excluding those of the DNSO-selected Directors, are in favor of adoption by the Board
* If the Board is not satisfied with a recommendation then it can return it to the DNSO for further consideration, citing the reasons for its declination. If the DNSO still fails to make the policy acceptable, then the ICANN Board may initiate, modify or amend and then approve the recommendation.<ref name="link2">[http://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities media-visions.com]</ref>


== Current situation of the DNSO ==
The Board would not adopt any recommendation by the DNSO unless the votes, excluding those of the DNSO-selected Directors, are in favor of adoption by the Board. If the Board is not satisfied with a recommendation then it can return it to the DNSO for further consideration, citing the reasons for its declination. If the DNSO still fails to make the policy acceptable, then the ICANN Board may initiate, modify or amend and then approve the recommendation.<ref name="link2">[http://www.media-visions.com/icann-dnso.htm#Responsibilities media-visions.com]</ref>
 
Starting in 2003, the responsibilities of the DNSO were undertaken by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO).<ref>[http://www.dnso.org/ dnso.org]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 18:29, 28 August 2024

Prior to 2003, the Domain Name Supporting Organization (DNSO) was one of the three ICANN supporting organizations called for under the ICANN Bylaws[1], being formally established in March 31, 1999[2]. It has since been replaced by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO).[3] The DNSO advised the ICANN Board about handling issues related to the Domain Name System (DNS). Its primary agenda was to discuss how and when to expand the Internet by adding new TLDs beyond .com.[4]

The DNSO chair at the time of restructuring, Thomas Roessler, wrote "At some point of time between 9:10 and 9:40 a.m. Amsterdam time on Sunday [15 December 2002], the DNSO ceased to be (and will, perhaps not unlike a phoenix from the ashes, become the GNSO).." His entire farewell email can be found here.

Structure[edit | edit source]

The DNSO was comprised of two bodies: the Names Council (NC), which was made up of elected representatives from the DNSO Constituencies, and the General Assembly (GA), made up of all interested entities and individuals.[4]

One of the biggest complaints with the structuring of the DNSO came from ccTLD registry operators, who felt that the SO was mainly concerned with gTLDs and that they needed their own separate organization. On October 29, 2002, the country code managers emphasized their dissatisfaction by withdrawing completely from the DNSO.[5] This action prompted and expedited the transition to the GNSO, which was created in December 2002. Work began on creating the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) in September 2002, culminating in the creation of the ccNSO at ICANN 17 - Montreal in June 2003.[6]

DNSO Constituencies[edit | edit source]

The initial constituencies of the DNSO were as follows[7]:

DNSO Process[edit | edit source]

  1. The DNSO served in an advisory role to the ICANN Board and provided the Board with substantive policies related to the DNS.
  2. The DNSO first needed to reach a consensus before submitting requests to the Board.
  3. All the recommendations made by the DNSO to the Board were made open to all Supporting Organizations (SOs) so that they could comment.

The ICANN Board accepted the recommendations of the DNSO only if:

  • The policy is in the interest of the Corporation and helps to further the purposes of the Corporation
  • The policy is consistent with the Articles and Bylaws of the Corporation
  • The policy was framed through an open and fair process
  • The policy is not opposed by other Supporting Organizations

The Board would not adopt any recommendation by the DNSO unless the votes, excluding those of the DNSO-selected Directors, are in favor of adoption by the Board. If the Board is not satisfied with a recommendation then it can return it to the DNSO for further consideration, citing the reasons for its declination. If the DNSO still fails to make the policy acceptable, then the ICANN Board may initiate, modify or amend and then approve the recommendation.[4]

References[edit | edit source]