Internet to face domain names revolution tomorrow
Everyone will have an opportunity to apply for registration of new first level domain names since January 12.
In a nutshell, any word may be used as a domain name now, informs ВВС. In the end, the list of familiar Internet-addresses' endings like com, org or by will also include domains minsk, Belarus etc.
The reform of the first level domain names raised an ambivalent reaction among the experts and international organizations. However, the American organization Icann, which regulates the system of the web-sites' names, considers that this is necessary to stimulate the competition and the freedom of choice.