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http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/sirc/ Internet in Asia blog: sirc.blogspot.com *************************************************** au: Outcome of auDA Registry Competition Review The Registry Competition Review Panel was appointed by the auDA Board in July 2004 to review auDA's competition model as it applies to the provision of .au 2LD registry services and to provide recommendations to the auDA Board about what changes (if any) should be made to the competition model. http://auda.org.au/news-archive/auda-15b122004 au: Outcome of auDA Name Policy Rules Review The Name Policy Review Panel was appointed by the auDA Board in July 2004 to review and recommend changes to auDA�s Domain Name Eligibility and Allocation Rules for Open 2LDs (2002-07). http://auda.org.au/news-archive/auda-15122004/ Consultation on establishing a dispute resolution process for the .nz domain name space InternetNZ has previously set up a Working Group to look at dispute resolution processes for .nz domain names. After an evaluation of the options, including previous reports and consultation, the Working Group�s initial view (although not all members of the WG necessarily share this view) is that a dispute resolution process should be established for the .nz domain name space. http://dnc.org.nz/story/30194.html Unnoticed fee could raise Net domain costs Internet users may soon be required to pay an additional annual fee for each domain name they own, thanks to a virtually unnoticed requirement that will begin to take effect next year. http://news.com.com/Unnoticed+fee+could+raise+Net+domain+costs/2100-1038_3-5492467.html http://news.com.com/Sneaky+fee+could+raise+Net+domain+costs/2100-1038_3-5492467.html http://thewhir.com/marketwatch/ica121704.cfm http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20041216-4475.html http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/12/17/0034211 http://domaintimes.net/newseng.php?mhnews_id=306&mhnews_newsid=4673 ICANN will Steuer f�r Internet-Domains Die Internet-Verwaltung ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) will k�nftig zus�tzliche Geb�hren von Domain-Betreibern verlangen. Das k�rzlich ver�ffentlichte "Revenue and Pricing Model" des "Request for Proposals" f�r die Neuvergabe der ".net"-Registry sieht die Zahlung von 75 US-Cent pro Domain und Jahr vor. http://www.tecchannel.de/news/internet/18669/index.html http://www.ph-studio.de/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1166 http://www.wallstreet-online.de/ws/news/news/main.php?action=viewnews&newsid=1498264&m=3.1.0.1.1 http://www.pressetext.ch/pte.mc?id=73941 http://www.computerwoche.de/index.cfm?pageid=254&type=detail&artid=69072 http://de.internet.com/index.php?id=2032876 http://de.news.yahoo.com/041218/295/4ce05.html ICANN asks VeriSign to suspend typo hijacking, VeriSign declines Last week, VeriSign launched their SiteFinder initiative where users who mistype .com or .net addresses (or type other invalid domain names) have their web browsers hijacked and are shunted to a VeriSign search page. Reactions to this move were swift and harsh. There was news that some anti-spam methods would no longer work, and SMTP protocols were broken with mis-sent email ending up at VeriSign's table. There have also been at least two lawsuits filed over the move. http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20030922-2855.html .NET RFP Question Period is Open ICANN has opened the online question period for applicants that have questions to the .NET RFP. http://icann.org/announcements/announcement-15dec04.htm Procedure for Access to Web-Based .NET RFP Application Form The web-based application form for the .NET RFP will be available shortly. http://icann.org/announcements/announcement-17dec04.htm Domain name vigilance is vital for ecommerce IT directors are not being sufficiently vigilant about online processes, according to the organisation responsible for co-ordinating internet addresses. http://www.vnunet.com/news/1160091 Gooooal! Ronaldinho scores his own domain name Brazilian and Barcelona football star Ronaldinho has won his namesake domain name, www.ronaldinhogaucho.com. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/12/17/ronaldinho_scores_own_domain_name/ http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?storyID=7115762 http://www.star-techcentral.com/tech/story.asp?file=/2004/12/17/technology/9692523&sec=technology http://news.com.com/Soccer+star+wins+cybersquatting+case/2110-1030_3-5494430.html Ronaldinho gana un caso de usurpaci�n de dominio de Internet El centrocampista brasile�o Ronaldinho, jugador del FC Barcelona, ha ganado un caso de 'cybersquatting' o usurpaci�n de dominio contra una operadora de p�ginas web estadounidense, seg�n decidi� el jueves un juez internacional, seg�n inform� Reuters. http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=837&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 Fussball-Star gewinnt Domain-Streit http://newsbyte.ch/start.cfm?gruppe=news&rubrik=alle&startid=64959&action=1 eBay snaps up Rent.com for $415m Internet auction firm eBay has agreed to buy Rent.com for $415m (�214m) giving it access to more of the online property market. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4103787.stm http://dmeurope.com/default.asp?ArticleID=5064 http://news.findlaw.com/ap_stories/high_tech/1700/12-17-2004/20041217071505_20.html http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techinvestor/corporatenews/2004-12-17-ebay-rent_x.htm eBay kauft rent.com http://newsbyte.ch/start.cfm?gruppe=news&rubrik=alle&startid=64961&action=1 WIPO refused Microsoft in domain name dispute WIPO logoMicrosoft Corporation has been knocked back in its domain name grab by Spanish company Mocosoft. http://domaintimes.net/newseng.php?mhnews_id=306&mhnews_newsid=4670 http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=839&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 Microsoft pierde en la OMPI MICROSOFT hab�a interpuesto una demanda ante la OMPI (Organizaci�n Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual) reclamando la transferencia de los nombres de dominio mocosoft.com y mocosoftx.com. Sin embargo, el panel decidi� que no se cumpl�an los supuestos que exije la Politica de Resoluci�n de Controversias de ICANN. http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=838&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 La OMPI deniega a MicroSoft mocosoft.com y mocosoftx.com La demanda que MicroSoft present� para solicitar que le fueran transferidos los dominios mocosoft.com y mocosoftx.com ha sido desestimada por la OMPI. http://delitosinformaticos.com/noticias/110319589370796.shtml Reaction to New Top Level Domains ICANN's latest announcement of preliminary approval for two new top level domains (.mobi and .jobs) and it's recently ended meetings in Cape Town, South Africa, have sparked off renewed discussions for the introduction of new TLDs -- more specifically, the expansion of sponsored and generic top level domains (TLDs). The following is a collection of recent commentaries made by both technical and non-technical members of the community with regards to the expansion of the domain name space. To add your comments to this collection, please use the comment entry form at the bottom of the page. http://www.circleid.com/article/831_0_1_0_C .PW Internet Domain Opens for Business The PW Internet domain officially started accepting registrations on December 15 at 12pm. PW, also called �Privacy Web�, is designed for individuals and groups and offers spam-free email forwarding and personal domain names. http://www.webhostdir.com/news/articles/shownews.asp?id=11162 http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/prweb/20041216/bs_prweb/prweb188909_1 http://domaintimes.net/newseng.php?mhnews_id=306&mhnews_newsid=4671 Is the Internet truly global? CNETAsia's Winston Chai argues that it's high time the Net could handle addresses with non-Roman characters. http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-22_11-5493625.html Engineers on TLDs: Do You Want Me With Fries? During ICANN's public forum in Cape Town, an interesting conflict accidentally came up, even if somewhat concealed by the usual exchange of well-known views on whether ICANN should finally allow the world to get more new Top Level Domains (TLDs) on a regular basis. http://www.circleid.com/article/837_0_1_0_C/ New Instance of RIPE NCC Operated K-root Server Deployed in Budapest, Hungary On 26 November 2004, the RIPE NCC (R�seaux IP Europ�ens Network Coordination Centre) in partnership with ISZT (Council of Hungarian Internet Providers) deployed a new mirror instance of the K-root Internet root name server at BIX (Budapest Internet Exchange) in Budapest, Hungary. http://ripe.net/news/kroot-december.html Gh-NIC Centre to create Competitive Environment - Quaynor The Ghana Network Information Centre (Gh-NIC) is to delegate the registration of the Ghana Country Code Top-Level domain, dot gh, a measure aimed at creating competition in the sector and help accelerate the promotion of the domain to avoid capital flight. http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/economy/artikel.php?ID=71884 uk: Domain name vigilance is vital for ecommerce IT directors are not being sufficiently vigilant about online processes, according to the organisation responsible for co-ordinating internet addresses. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/041215/175/f8moz.html in: Registration risks Add to Clippings I wish to register a couple of generic names under the Indian top level domain .in. I want to know whether there are any legal issues concerning the registration of generic domain names under the country ccTLD. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/963897.cms ca: Phishers Target .ca Domain Name Owners Phishing scams are targeting domain name owners, including one that sent emails from a domain that resembles the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) in an effort to trick registrants into providing usernames and passwords for their domain management accounts. http://news.netcraft.com/archives/2004/12/15/phishers_target_ca_domain_name_owners.html CIRA Warning of Misleading Verification Notices: CIRA.CC domain name registered by CIRA as a defensive measure. http://cira.ca/news-releases/140.html ODR Symposium: Call for Papers Call for papers: Virtualization of dispute resolution - In the domain of dispute resolution, several developments have occurred as a result of technological changes. First, there is an increase in ICT support for traditional (off-line) dispute resolution, e.g., by access to legal databases, and communication systems for information exchange. Second, the number of disputes related to on-line transactions is growing, because these transactions are becoming increasingly popular. This may lead, for instance, to a demand for accessible, inexpensive dispute resolution. Third, the nature of disputes evolves as a consequence of ICT use. For instance, disputes arising from on-line transactions will often relate to mis-information on objects, to non-delivery, or to negative feedback. Large e-commerce companies, such as eBay, recognize the demand for accessible dispute resolution. Therefore, they establish partnerships with online dispute resolution providers, or they provide their own dispute resolution mechanisms. http://odr.info Say hello to handphone domain name .mobi New domain names targeting mobile services and jobs market near approval http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/top/story/0,4136,79533,00.html http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/index.php?action=expand,35543 http://dmeurope.com/default.asp?ArticleID=4989 L'Icann donne le d�part de la course au '.net' L'Icann vient de lancer son appel � candidatures pour la gestion des noms de domaine en ".net". Le nom du futur exploitant devrait �tre d�voil� en mars 2005. http://www.vnunet.fr/actu/article.htm?numero=13172&date=2004-12-16 Nuovi domini da Icann http://www.vnunet.it/detalle.asp?ids=/Notizie/Internet/Utilit%c3%a0/20041216011 Chiffres cl�s de l'UDRP Voici les derniers chiffres cl�s des proc�dures UDRP. http://domaines.info/article.php?art_id=519&z=100&PHPSESSID=a4b327c93acced0222251481eaf3bc65 World's Tourism Domains Just Released. What Makes a Good Travel Domain? (news release) Possibly the most sought after Travel and Tourism domain names in the World have just been released onto the market. But how can these domains guarantee new owners to gain bookings? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/12/prwebxml189620.php Horario de fin de a�o 2004 - NIC .CR El NIC .CR ha establecido un horario especial para la temporada de fiestas de fin de a�o http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=840&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 Periodo para preguntas para propuestas sobre la reasignaci�n del .NET El per�odo de preguntas estara abierto hasta el 6 de Enero del 2005, a las 23:59 UTC. http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=836&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 Llamado a comentarios sobre Plan Estrategico del ICANN ICANN ha hecho un llamado p�blico a comentarios sobre su Plan Estrat�gico de tres a�os. ICANN realizou um chamamento p�blico para coment�rios sobre seu Plano Estrat�gico de tr�s anos. http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=835&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 Politica minimo asignacion Estimados, durante el foro p�blico de Costa Rica se present� la propuesta de Sebasti�n Bellagamba que tenia como objetivo reducir, en la asignaci�n de direcciones IPv4, el tama�o de bloque m�nimo para Proveedores de Servicios de Internet de un /20 a un /21 (8 clases C). http://www.latinoamericann.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=834&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 ***************** WSIS & GOVERNANCE ***************** Council Working Group on WSIS The seventh meeting of the WG-WSIS will be held on Monday 13 December, starting at 10.00 and continuing on Tuesday 14 December. The meeting will take place in the Conference Centre of Varembe (CCV), near to the ITU headquarters, in Geneva. The work of the Council Working Group on WSIS is governed by Council Resolution 1222. Chairman's Summary of Decisions of the seventh meeting is now available on line. http://www.itu.int/council/wsis/wsis_WG.html Tunisian President Hopeful About Impact of Next WSIS President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali expressed his hope the next World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) will be instrumental in "reducing the digital divide between the industrialized nations and the developing countries." http://allafrica.com/stories/200412160672.html http://allafrica.com/stories/200412141336.html DNS keine Spielwiese f�r Politik Seit sechs Jahren rast "Monthy ICANN's Flying Circus" um den Globus, um aller Welt zu demonstrieren, dass keiner so gut wie die in Kalifornien angesiedelte private Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ([extern] ICANN) die Kernressourcen des Internet - Domainnamen, IP-Adressen, Root Server - managen kann. Mitten in der Adventszeit fand die [extern] 22. Direktoriumssitzung im sonnigen Kapstadt statt. Diesmal ging es neben dem Kerngesch�ft auch darum, wie sich ICANN in dem durch den [extern] Weltgipfel zur Informationsgesellschaft (WSIS) gr��er gewordenen Cyberkosmos positioniert. http://www.heise.de/tp/r4/artikel/19/19033/1.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The domain name news is supported by auDA and LatinoamerICANN. Also see http://greta.electric.gen.nz/mailman/listinfo/internet-news for an archive or to subscribe to the general news. Sources include Quicklinks <http://qlinks.net/> and BNA Internet Law News <http://www.bna.com/ilaw/>. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (c) David Goldstein 2004 ===== David Goldstein address: 2/4 Dundas Street COOGEE NSW 2034 AUSTRALIA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9665 0015 - home Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! 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