US relinquishes control of the internet
Posted by Slobokan @ 01:32 · 177 words · print
After complaints about American dominance of the internet and growing disquiet in some parts of the world, Washington has said it will relinquish some control over the way the network is run and allow foreign governments more of a say in the future of the system.
Icann – the official body that ultimately controls the development of the internet thanks to its oversight of web addresses such as .com, .net and .org – said today that it was ending its agreement with the US government.
The deal, part of a contract negotiated with the US department of commerce, effectively pushes California-based Icann towards a new status as an international body with greater representation from companies and governments around the globe.
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Wow. I am shocked that they actually gave up control. What does this mean for the internet? What does it mean for those of us who want to take orlando vacations sometime soon? Sure, they're seemingly not related, but just watch how quick things fall apart now.
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