.Biz finally makes Web debut
Published: 07 Nov 2001 16:21 GMT
After a series of delays, the new ".biz" domain suffix has launched, according to registry operator NeuLevel.
The domain was activated on Wednesday at midnight, effectively jump-starting 160,000 pre-registered Web addresses in over 150 countries. New registrations will also be accepted.
The new domain is part of a list of other new Web suffixes that will be introduced, including ".info," ".name," ".pro," ".aero," ".museum" and ".coop."
A Los Angeles judge had forced NeuLevel to delay the .biz launch pending a lawsuit alleging the company was assigning domain names through an illegal lottery system. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit eventually declined to post a bond preventing the company from assigning disputed names.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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