For authoritative information about ".biz", see:
http://www.neulevel.com

Neulevel is a joint venture between Melbourne IT and Neustar, USA.

Phase 1 of ".biz" is targeting middle of May 2001, assuming ICANN completes
its work on the agreements.

The agreements are detailed at:
http://www.icann.org/melbourne/new-tld-agreements-topic.htm

Regards,
Bruce Tonkin


> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Simmons [mailto:jss§genesis.net.au]
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 10:31 AM
> To: dns§auda.org.au
> Cc: jss§genesis.net.au
> Subject: [DNS] .biz status?
> 
> 
> 
> 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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> Genesis Networks                Email:  jss§genesis.net.au
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