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==Types of Domain Names==

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In order to refer to websites, the Internet uses a [[DNS]]. When deciding to purchase a domain name, an important aspect is related to the type of domain type. Even if people are today familiarized with "dot com", there are plenty of other types of domain names extensions as listed below:

# ''Generic Top-Level Domain Names''

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These domain name extensions appeared in the 1980's such as:.com,~~.edu,.~~net~~,.org,.int,.name,.biz~~,.mobi~~,.tel,.pro,.museum~~, etc. Anyone can register a domain name under this extension but these domains have restricted use.

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These domain name extensions appeared in the 1980's such as:.com, net, .mobi, etc. Anyone can register a domain name under this extension but these domains have restricted use.

# ''Country Code Top-Level Domain Names''

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# ''Sponsored Domain Names''

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There are cases when top-level domain names may received sponsorship from institutions and various organizations. The difference between generic top-level domain names and sponsored domain names consists of a charter that defines the domain purpose such as: .gov (US government), .edu(US educational organizations),etc. <ref>[http://www.ehow.com/list_5840084_types-domain-names_.html Types of Domain Names]</ref>

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There are cases when top-level domain names may received sponsorship from institutions and various organizations. The difference between generic top-level domain names and sponsored domain names consists of a charter that defines the domain purpose such as: .gov (US government), .edu(US educational organizations),etc.<ref>[http://www.ehow.com/list_5840084_types-domain-names_.html Types of Domain Names]</ref>

===Domain Name Spelling===

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===Domain Name vs. URL===

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The domain name should not be considered the equivalent of URL. The domain name is only a component of the URL, while the URL provides more information related to the address, protocol language and other such issues. <ref>[http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/d/f/domain_name.htm Domain Name and URL]</ref>

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The domain name should not be considered the equivalent of a URL. The domain name is only a component of the URL, while the URL provides more information related to the address, protocol language and other such issues. <ref>[http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/d/f/domain_name.htm Domain Name and URL]</ref>

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