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You
can register your own domain name,
and if you wish set up your
own Internet site. Several
options for obtaining your own domain name are listed below:
- Buy
a domain.
You can buy or "register" a domain from
one of the accredited domain
name registrars, which gives you complete control over its use. If you
want to set up the domain on your own computer, then you need to identify
two name servers, and have a reasonable
amount of technical know-how. However, many registrars will also park your
domain on their hosts and give you a few web pages for free until you find
a web hosting service.
- Free
domains. The following search queries list sites that provide information
about free domain names. These are usually third-level domains on established
second-level domains. However, these services usually have some restrictions,
such as being only usable for web hosting and email, or the need for four
levels if you want to add a "www" prefix, which looks funny:
www.mysite.LivingInternet.info.
- Country
domains. If you want to register a domain in one of the country top-level
domains,
such as ".us" for the United States, ".ca" for
Canada, or ".uk" for Britain, you need to visit one of the country
domain name registrars.
- U.S.
military.
To register a domain in the US Military top-level domain ".mil" (assuming
you have the appropriate authorization), visit the DoD
registration site.
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