A five year project, partially supported by the National Science Foundation, to provide network information services to the networking community. The InterNIC began operations in April of 1993 and is now a collaborative project of two organizations: AT&T, which provides Directory and Database Services from South Plainsfield, NJ; and Network Solutions, Inc., which provides Registration Services from their headquarters in Herndon, VA. Services are provided via the Internet, and by telephone, FAX, and hardcopy. [Source: RFC1983
The organization responsible for registering and maintaining domain names on the Internet in the United States.
An organization chosen to manage the use of domain names.
InterNIC is a group of people who control domain name registration. They also provide various services to all users of the Internet.
The American organisation which registers domain names with the extensions .com, .edu, .gov, .net and .org. Most ISPs will register a domain name with the desired extension on your behalf. In some countries, you must be registered in that country before you can use a domain name with its national extension.
A company that operates the .COM and .NET domain name registry.
The Internet Network Information Centre.
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The InterNIC is the entity that controls the registration of most domain names on the Internet. The InterNIC is a cooperative activity between the National Science Foundation, Network Solutions, Inc. and AT&T. Its home page is at http://internic.net
General top level domains (e.g. com, edu, gov, mil, and org) are administered by InterNIC. Furthermore, each country domain (such as uk de gb nl fr) has a "Network Information Center (NIC)".
Internic are the organisation responsible for registering and transferring domain names.
Domain name registration service in the United States.
Company which handles the distribution of Domain Names.
The organization that administers the big six top-level domains.
(Network Solutions)- the regulatory agency that handles the assignment and database tracking of active / inactive /available domain names. Each country has their own NIC registry service for handling foreign (or domestic) domain names.
nternet Network Information Center. THE place to ask questions about the network. Stores a wide variety of data available to all users. Brought to you by Network Solutions, Inc., AT&T, and General Atomics. Don't leave home without it.
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The organization that registers the .com, .edu, .gov, .net, and .org domain names on the Web. If you are creating or already have a Web site for which you would like to have your own domain name, you must register the domain name with InterNIC. The registration fee (after April 1, 1998) is $70 for the first two years and $35 a year thereafter. Reputable ISPs will register a domain name for you without additional charge.
An organization operated by Network Solutions that controls the registration of new domain names. When you purchase a domain name, the InterNIC will bill you $35/year for ownership.
Or commonly confused as Network Solutions did hold an exclusive contract with the U.S. government to assign domain names for .COM, .NET and .ORG. The contract expired September 30, 2000.
InterNIC Network Information Center maintains databases of network services and email connections. It is responsible for registering commercial (.com) domains in the United States.
The InterNIC was originally started as a joint effort between Network Solutions, Inc. and AT&T. to perform many of the functions of ICANN. The InterNIC is now non-functional and only hosts an informational site regarding domain name registration.
the company that controls the registration of most domain names (.com, .org etc )
InterNIC is a cyber company that assigns and keeps track of all domain names in the United States. These names are currently assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, although there are further limitations on names that are associated with trademarks. The domain name is then registered for use by one organization.
An organization through which domain names can be registered and/or reserved.
a company that registers domain names within the United States. Domain registration runs $70.00 for two years. You can also go to the Network Solutions site for more information about .com, .net, .org, and .edu domain names.
Handles domain name registries. Managed by Network Solutions. You can use the Network Solutions site (as well as many others, like whois.net and register.com) to see if a name has been registered.
The organization that administers the domain names and the IP addresses used in the Net.
provides domain name registration services for the top level domains: .com, .net, .org and .edu.
InterNIC is short for Internet Network Information Center. InterNIC is in charge of the assignment of top - level domains, such as .com, .net, . org, etc.
An Internet information service (800-444-4345).
Stands for "Internet Network Information Center." The InterNIC is an ...
InterNIC (now known as Network Solutions) currently holds an exclusive contract with the U.S. government to assign domain names for .COM, .NET and .ORG. The contract is scheduled to expire September 30, 1998. Network Solutions is the company that runs the InterNIC registry.
Meaning "Internet information Center," InterNIC is the combined name for the providers of registration, information, and database services to the Internet. InterNIC is who you contact if you want to register a domain name on the Internet.
Internet Network Information Center. InterNIC is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce. InterNIC was the name given to a project that originated in 1993 under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF) enabling Network Solutions, Inc. to provide domain name registration services in .com, .net, .org, and .edu. The InterNIC name is no longer used by Network Solutions for its services. The InterNIC is currently the name of a web site provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce (see http://www.interNIC.net/).
An organization formerly operated by Network Solutions (now Verisign) that controled the registration of new domain names. Now various organizations serve as registrars of domain names, under the authority of international standards bodies. Registrars have the authority to register domain names for you for an annual fee. Registration allows an individual or company to use exclusively a domain name for their website, e-mail, and other Internet-related services.
(NFSnet Network Information Center) The source for Internet information and registration. It was formed in 1993 by agreements with the National Science Foundation, General Atomics, AT&T and Network Solutions Inc. Internet network addresses and domain names are assigned by InterNIC Registration Services, which is administered by Network Solutions Inc. of Herndon, VA. For general information about InterNIC services, call the automated hotline at 619/455-4600. Send an e-mail request to
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Internet Networked Information Center, the organization responsible for registering and maintaining domain names on the World Wide Web.
It's the "birds and bees" question of the Internet. "Where do domain names come from?" Yep, somebody has to keep track of them to ensure there's no duplication, and that everyone's playing fair. That somebody is the Internet Network Information Center (InterNIC), a private company funded in part by the National Science Foundation (whose NSFnet evolved into the Internet as we now know it). This clearinghouse keeps tabs on all registered domains — whether or not the domains are currently in use — and handles registration for newcomers.[See Also: DNS, Domain, Virtual domain
The InterNIC is an authority created by the National Science Foundation in 1993 to provide a variety of information management services for the Internet. (Services are actually provided by private companies -- AT&T, Network Solutions Inc., General Atomics/CERFnet). Among these services are registration of domain names and assignment of IP addresses.
The InterNIC is a concept for an integrated network information center that was developed by several companies, including Network Solutions, in cooperation with the U.S. Government. Currently, the term "InterNIC" is being used in conjunction with a neutral, stand alone web page (located at http://www.internic.net) that is established for the purpose of providing the public with information regarding Internet domain name registration. InterNIC is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
A database of registered domain names, regulated so that only the website administrator or website technical contact can make changes. These are the people who make sure there are no duplicate website domain names. There is about a $35 per year charge for you to keep your domain name, and you must renew it before it expires.
The InterNIC is a concept for an integrated network information center that was developed by several companies, including Network Solutions, in cooperation with the US Government. Under a recent agreement with the US Government, Network Solutions is transitioning from the use of the word "InterNIC" in connection with its products and services. InterNIC is a registered service mark of the US Department of Commerce.
InterNIC is the American organization that assigns all IP addresses and registers all domain names.
(Internet Network Information Center) The domain name registration project that was formed in 1993 by agreements between Network Solutions, the National Science Foundation, General Atomics, and AT&T. Network Solutions was given the responsibility of providing domain registration services for .COM, .NET, .ORG and .EDU. Network Solutions no longer operates under the name InterNIC.
Internet Network Information Center, a key source of Internet information and directory services as well as registration of domain names. AT&T Corp. runs the database and directory services, while Network Solutions, Inc., is responsible for domain name registrations.Call voice (703)742-4777 for Network Solutions Inc.
A company that has been granted the world service of domain registration for Internet users.
In cooperation with the Internet community, the National Science Foundation developed and released in the Spring of 1992 a solicitation for one or more Network Information Service (NIS) Managers to provide and/or coordinate services for the NSFNet community. Three organizations were selected to receive cooperative agreements in the areas of Information Services, Directory and Database Services, and Registration Services. Together these three awards constitute the InterNIC. General Atomics provides information services, AT&T provides directory and database services, and Network Solutions, Inc. (NSI) provides registration services.
(Internet Network Information Center) A network information services manager which provides registration, directory, database, and information services. Funded by NSF.
The organization that handles domain name registrations. See InterNIC
A collaborative project of three organizations to offer the Internet community a full scope of network information services, such as providing information about accessing and using the Internet, assistance in locating resources on the network, and registering network components for Internet connectivity.
Internet Network Information Center. A managing body established by the National Science Foundation that performs, among other things, domain and directory services for the Internet.
The InterNIC maintains the root domain registry, containing nameserver and registrar information for all .com, .net and .org domains. When an end user registers a domain name through an OpenSRS RSP, OpenSRS updates it's own database with the full WHOIS information, and passes select domain information up to the root registry.
The project name given when domain name registration services in com, net, org, and edu began. It is now completed and other companies are licensed to offer domain registration.
Organization that serves the Internet community by supplying user assistance, documentation, training, registration service for Internet domain names, and other services. Formerly called NIC.
for the providers of registration, information, and database services to the Internet. InterNIC is the body that officially register a domain name on the Internet.
Co-op between National Science Foundation and Network Solutions for registration and tracking of Internet domain names.
Internet Network Information Center. Established by NSFNet in 1993 to handle domain name registration, information services, and directory services. InterNIC now handles domain name registration only.
(Internet Network Information Center) a central authority that assigns network numbers (IP addresses), network names (Company Domain Names), autonomous system numbers and administers Requests for Comments (RFCs). The InterNIC is sponsored by AT&T and is generally regarded as the Internet Directory.
The company responsible for maintaining domains on the web.
is a group which control domain name registration and provide the following services to users of the Internet
Formerly a nonprofit National Science Foundation organization responsible for providing, maintaining and monitoring the use of domain names. The organization was converted to a private contract in 1997. Visit www.internic.net for more information.
The InterNIC (Network Information Center) controls the registration of domain names and IP (Internet Protocol) addresses in the U.S. (Similar organizations exist in Europe and Japan.) The InterNIC is a partnership of the National Science Foundation (NSF), Network Solutions, Inc. and AT&T. In addition to management of domain names and IP addresses, the InterNIC also provides Internet research, reports, and public databases.
Internet Network Information Center. The organization responsible for assigning domain names.
This is the "governing body" of the WWW. They are responsible for processing the registrations for domain names and securing the use of those names for the businsses that have requested the name. The charge for their service is either billed directly to the business registering the name or to the company who is providing the service to the business.
A service established to provide the public information regarding Internet domain name registration services. InterNIC is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is licensed to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which operates the www.internic.net site.
The organization that governs the allotment of domain names.
The Internet registration database, the main governing body on the Internet. Domain names must be registered through them.
The Internet Network Information Center. An association that stores information about the Internet as well as the group that monitors and issues Domain names. They can be found at http://www.internic.net.
InterNIC was the name given to a project that provided domain name registration services in com, net, org, and edu. Now that the project has ended, other companies can now offer domain registration. Companies such as Network Solutions and Register.com now do what InterNic used to do.
The abbreviation for Network Information Center, NIC is an organization responsible for supplying information for component networks that comprise the Internet.
Internet Network Information Center. The InterNIC is the entity that keeps track of the domain names. Most domain names are registered with the InterNIC.
Internic, or Network Solutions, was the original domain name licensing authority for the United States. They previously had a monopoly on domain name registration that was granted to them by the U.S. Department of Commerce, until November, 1999, when competition was enforced and they were required to share their database and registry services with anyone who qualified as a registrar. ICANN is the newly appointed organization that oversees domain name registration issues. See Also: ICANN, REGISTRAR
InterNIC (Internet Network Information Center), is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The InterNIC, formerly responsible for registering and maintaining the .com, .net and .org Top Level Domains names is currently an informational Web site established to provide the public with information about domain name registration. The site is accessible at http://www.internic.net.
The interNIC (Network Information Center) is the central registry for domain name registration in North America. The National Science Foundation originally funded the Internet, but now it is a for-profit entity. The interNIC takes money for maintaining the root servers which are servers that answer queries about one of the seven 'root' domains: .com .net .edu .gov .org reverse .mil
a collaborative project by Network Solutions, Inc., and AT&T (supported by the NSF) which provides four services to the Internet community. A "white pages" directory of domain names, IP addresses, and publicly accessible databases, domain name and IP address registration, support services for the Internet community, and an online publication summarizing information of interest to the online community.
InterNIC was originally started as a joint effort between Network Solutions and AT&T, to perform many of the functions now performed by ICANN. The InterNIC is no longer functioning, but hosts an information site regarding domain name registrations.
The Internet Network Information Center (InterNIC), is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce. InterNIC used to be responsible for registering and maintaining the .com, .net, .org and .edu Domain space in the United States. This function is now performed by other entities. GLOSSARY DOMAIN NAME WORDS
InterNIC, the Internet Network Information Center, is a repository of information about the Internet. It is divided into two parts: directory services, which is run by AT&T in New Jersey, and registration services, which is run by Network Solutions in Virginia. It is funded partially by the National Science Foundation and partially by fees that are charged to register Internet domains. See also: Domain Registration
See Internet Network Information Center.
A registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce which formerly represented the concept of an Internet Network Information Center. The InterNIC was a service that managed .com, .net, .org, .edu and .gov gTLDs. The U.S. government contract to perform that service was granted to Network Solutions, Inc. This structure was replaced by ICANN in 1999.
The Internet Network Information Center, a repository of information about the Internet itself. It is divided into three parts: Information Services run by General Atomics in California, Directory Services run by AT&T in New Jersey, and Registration Services run by Network Solutions in Virginia, funded primarily, for now at least, by the National Science Foundation.
The centralized organization run by the National Science Foundation that provides various administrative services for the Internet, including Domain Name registration.
Pron. "Inter-Nick." Internet Network Information Center. Main authority for maintaining lists of domain names and who owns them on the Internet. Because InterNIC maintains a list of all domain names, they also have a searchable databases of Internet addresses.
Internet Network Information Center. Maintains the master database for domain name registration.
The Internic is the official domain name registry of the Internet. There are now competitors to Internic such as DiscountDomainRegistry.com
URL address governing entity for the United States. The InterNIC is an organization that is overseen by the National Science Foundation. It is responsible for assigning and registering IP addresses and domain names. The InterNIC contracts with General Atomics, AT&T, and Network Solutions, Inc. to actually handle the issuance and coordination of domain name and IP databases. If you want to have your own name or company name (Called a Universal Resource Locator or URL) on the Internet this is the governing body that you need to contact. The InterNIC will assign your name to an IP address that is a series of unique numbers seperated by periods. To contact the InterNIC: InterNIC Services Reference Desk / General Atomics
The InterNIC organization was formed in 1993 to handle domain name registrations.
Internet Network Information Center. InterNIC is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Commerce. InterNIC was the name given to a project that originated in 1993 under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF), which enabled Network Solutions, Inc. (now VeriSign) to provide domain name registration services in .com and .net. The InterNIC name is no longer used by VeriSign for its services. The InterNIC is currently the name of a web site provided by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (see http://www.interNIC.net/)
The Internet Network Information Center. This is the name for a set of three organisations which provide registration, information and database services to the Internet community.
(Internet Network Information Center) In North America, the organization that processes requests for IP addresses and domain names.
A collaborative project between AT&T and Network Solutions, Inc. (NSI) supported by the National Science Foundation. Internic web site
The NSFNET manager sites on the Internet that provide information about the Internet.
Internet Network Information Center. Formerly, the cooperative activity between the U.S. government and Network Solutions that was responsible for registering and maintaining the ".com," ".net," and ".org" top-level domain names. Many of the InterNIC's functions have now been taken over by ICANN.
Internet Network Information Center. Before 1999, it provided internet directory and registration services.
InterNIC (now known as Network Solutions) once held an exclusive contract with the U.S. government to assign domain names ending with a .com, net, and .org. Since their contract expired, the U.S. government has opened the monopoly once held by Network Solutions and now there are many different registrars who can register these domain names.
A public domain open source Web Server developed by a loosely-knit group of people. The original version was written for UNIX but now versions that run on windows and other platform are available.
The primary registration services and directory for the American part of the Internet.
operated by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), InterNIC provides the public with information regarding Internet domain name registration services.
Until recently, the American organization responsible for registering and maintaining top-level domain names, in conjunction with Network Solutions.
(Internet Network Information Center) - A group of three organizations which together provide services for NSFNet. General Atomics handles information services, AT&T handles directory and database services, and Network Solutions, Inc.(NSI) handles registration services.Network addresses and domain names for the Internet are assigned by InterNIC through NSI.
The Internet Network Information Center, The official source of information about the Internet. Its goal is to provide Internet information services, supervise the registration of Internet addresses, and develops and provides databases that serve as white and yellow pages to the Internet.
This acronym means "Internet Information Center" and refers to the Internet's governing/charter organization.
A service providing information on domain names registration services (.com, .net and .org), responsibility of which is assumed by ICANN.