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==Types of Domain Names==

# ''Generic Top-Level Domain Names''

# [[gTLD|Generic Top-Level Domain Names]]

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.

These domain name extensions began to appear in the 1980's, and now include: [[.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''

# [[ccTLD|Country Code Top-Level Domain Names]]

~~At country level, there~~ are generic top-level extensions ~~but~~ based on a ~~specific~~ code depending on the country, such as: France -.fr, Romania-.ro, United Kingdom-.uk, etc. According to [[ICANN]] the country code managers are the ones responsible with the administration of these specific country codes.

There are generic top-level extensions at a national level, which based on a code depending on the country, such as: France -.fr, Romania-.ro, United Kingdom-.uk, etc. According to [[ICANN]] the country code managers are the ones responsible with the administration of these specific country codes.

~~# ''Sponsored Domain Names''~~

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===~~

Generally, the domain name spelling is organized from right to left, the specific descriptions in the left part of the domain name while general descriptors in the right part. The machine name ([[WWW]]) is positioned far left. Dots are being used in order to separate the domain levels.

# [[sTLD|Sponsored Top-Level Domain Names]]

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 vs. URL===

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>

The domain name should not be considered the equivalent of a URL. The domain name is only a component of the URL, as 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>

==References==

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 ==Types of Domain Names==
-# ''Generic Top-Level Domain Names''
+# [[gTLD|Generic Top-Level Domain Names]]
-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.
+These domain name extensions began to appear in the 1980's, and now include: [[.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''
+# [[ccTLD|Country Code Top-Level Domain Names]]
-At country level, there are generic top-level extensions but based on a specific code depending on the country, such as: France -.fr, Romania-.ro, United Kingdom-.uk, etc. According to [[ICANN]] the country code managers are the ones responsible with the administration of these specific country codes.
+There are generic top-level extensions at a national level, which based on a code depending on the country, such as: France -.fr, Romania-.ro, United Kingdom-.uk, etc. According to [[ICANN]] the country code managers are the ones responsible with the administration of these specific country codes.
-# ''Sponsored Domain Names''
-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===
-Generally, the domain name spelling is organized from right to left, the specific descriptions in the left part of the domain name while general descriptors in the right part. The machine name ([[WWW]]) is positioned far left. Dots are being used in order to separate the domain levels.
+# [[sTLD|Sponsored Top-Level Domain Names]]
+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 vs. URL===
-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>
+The domain name should not be considered the equivalent of a URL. The domain name is only a component of the URL, as 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>
 ==References==