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The '''Domain Name System''' '''(DNS)''' is the system used to translate alphanumeric domain names into Internet Protocol numbers. Simply put, the DNS converts the names typed in the Web browser address bar into [[IP Address|IP addresses]]. <ref>[http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/domainnamesystem/g/bldef_dns.htm DNS Definition]</ref> | The '''Domain Name System''' '''(DNS)''' is the system used to translate alphanumeric domain names into Internet Protocol numbers. Simply put, the DNS converts the names typed in the Web browser address bar into [[IP Address|IP addresses]]. <ref>[http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/domainnamesystem/g/bldef_dns.htm DNS Definition]</ref> | ||
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The proposal would allow greater governmental control over the Internet.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9474-china-proposes-to-split-up-the-dns China proposes to split up the DNS, domainincite.com]</ref> | The proposal would allow greater governmental control over the Internet.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9474-china-proposes-to-split-up-the-dns China proposes to split up the DNS, domainincite.com]</ref> | ||
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