> What a crock - the .au domain space should be opened up so you can just
> have <companyname>.au. I think for the sort of directory you want, UDDI is
> a much more viable option.

 - Having subdomains in the au domain space is better than the setup for the
cctld like .fm or .to because not only does it double/triple the amount of
available and preferable names available, it gives business's,
organisations, associations and individuals a fair go...



Kenneth Brownsmith
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Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [DNS] New domain proposal


> The DNS is not a directory like a phone book. Your idea is kind of cute,
> but I don't know why, as a business, I should be forced to link to the
> yellowpages section on similar businesses (competitors) or why businesses
> should be forced to be associated with their home state with your
> <state>.<name>.firm.au structure.
>
> What a crock - the .au domain space should be opened up so you can just
> have <companyname>.au. I think for the sort of directory you want, UDDI is
> a much more viable option.
>
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