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What is a Domain Name?

A domain is your Internet address.

When typed into the address box of your Internet browser, this alphabetical information is converted to numbers that identify the server on the Internet that hosts your webpages. This hosting server will then download the page requested.

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Tech news and business reports by CNET News.com. Focused on information technology, core topics include computers, hardware, software, networking, and Internet media.

Cell phone, VoIP technologies lack security, experts say

Speakers at security confab LayerOne say people should be careful with sensitive information while using GSM-based mobile phones and most VoIP systems.

Sat, 17 May 2008 19:33:00 PDT

News flash: Web 2.0 is unreliable

Recurring uptime problems with Twitter, Seesmic, and other sites demonstrate that the much loved Web 2.0 is having growing pains.

Sat, 17 May 2008 17:24:00 PDT

Lockheed gets greenlight for GPS III satellites

The defense contractor wins a $1.4 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to build the next generation of navigation satellites, set to be more accurate and more resistant to jamming.

Sat, 17 May 2008 15:22:00 PDT

Facebook exec: We're the Net's cable company

Chamath Palihapitiya tells conference-goers that Facebook is the next-generation platform that can turn any ambitious entrepreneur (with the right application) into an overnight success.

Sat, 17 May 2008 14:40:00 PDT

Preview: Upcoming graphics chips from ATI, Nvidia

There's a wealth of information already on the soon-to-be-released ATI HD 4800 chips, and less on Nvidia's GTX 200 products. Here's a quick summary of what's out there.

Sat, 17 May 2008 13:15:00 PDT

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