Chris Ambler
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| Email: | chris@ambler.net |
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Chris (Christopher) Ambler is the founder of Image Online Design (IOD), Inc[1] and arguably, the first person to obtain a new GTLD (generic top-level domain) through IANA for his .WEB registry, [2]. He is currently working in Demand Media and previously worked with Microsoft[3]
Chris Ambler grew up in Los Angeles and attented University of California, Riverside branch east L.A for one year. in the early 80s he moved to San Luis Obispo,California and enrolled in a computer science school Cal Poly.Chris began to spent time developing computer applications then started his own company, Image Online Design in 1995. [4]
Chris Ambler is married to Lisa Ambler and has two children Caitlin and Jason. [5]. He is an accomplished photographer and musician.
.web generic top-level domain issue edit
In 1995, Christopher Ambler's company Image Online Design, submitted the first request to own obtain top level domain, .web. [6] According to Ambler "I was writing a check for $3,000 to Network Solutions for 30 domain names (in those days, it was $100 each for 2 years) and I thought, Wait a minute, this is silly – I can run a zone server just as easy as NSI can!" [7] So he applied for a delegation for .Web through is company IOD (Image Online Design) and launched .web, a new unrestricted top level domain after recieving permission from IANA.
IOD has been trying to get their domain into the official root, through several plans to admit new top-level domains.When ICANN accepted applications for new TLDs in 2000 , IOD's application was not approved neither officially rejected.[8] Ambler however, is looking forward for the next selection process stating "I think it’s safe to say that our .Web application is still pending and we’re first in line once ICANN resumes the process. IOD is absolutely ready to move forward with .Web" [9]
Career History edit
- Chris Ambler worked as Software Developer at Microsoft Corporation from July 1997 to July 2000 [10]
- He is currently the founder and the Chief Technology Officer at Image Online Design, Inc.
- He is also working as Chief Software Strategist at Demand Media from Januray 2003 to present time.