We have a client asking about registering a .biz domain name.  They
know that they have a competitor that will try to beat them to this
name, so they have asked about the 'pre-registration' process.

What is the current status of the .biz domains, and should they use
one of the pre-registration services being offered, and if so, which
one(s) are considered as above-board?

Are there any good web sites that one can go to in order to become
better informed on this topic?

All information/pointers/recommendations would be most welcome.

Thanks in advance.

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John Simmons                    Phone:  (03) 9754 6479
Director                        Fax:    (03) 9754 6514
Genesis Networks                Email:  jss§genesis.net.au
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