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One possibility is the implementation of a Firefox plugin that will forward appropriate queries to a server that will then match the query with the site's server's IP address or URL. | One possibility is the implementation of a Firefox plugin that will forward appropriate queries to a server that will then match the query with the site's server's IP address or URL. | ||
Alternatively, with cooperation of ICANN this could simply be implemented | Alternatively, with cooperation of ICANN this could simply be implemented in a rather standardized way. | ||
If there are multiple free domains then there could be different ways in which domains are allocated. That is, there could be different rules for what is allowed on each different domain. | If there are multiple free domains then there could be different ways in which domains are allocated. That is, there could be different rules for what is allowed on each different domain. | ||
Revision as of 07:20, 13 September 2008
The goal of this project is to implement a system of free top level domains. Collaborators will learn about programming, networking, distributed computing, law, politics, community development, and so forth.
Exactly which domain or domains that will be used is up to the community or the implementers to decide.
Tentative mechanics
The basic mechanism of the system is as follows.
One possibility is the implementation of a Firefox plugin that will forward appropriate queries to a server that will then match the query with the site's server's IP address or URL.
Alternatively, with cooperation of ICANN this could simply be implemented in a rather standardized way.
If there are multiple free domains then there could be different ways in which domains are allocated. That is, there could be different rules for what is allowed on each different domain.
Proposed free domains include:
- .ft (free TLD's)
- .wd (wiki domains)
- .world
- .earth
- .fd (free domains)
- .fcom
- .fnet
- .forg
- .fom
- .fet
- .fog
- .co.nr(recommend)
Project status
- Looking for technically savvy individuals willing to work on the project
- Searching for those who would know how to setup a link between Firefox and a server
- Sandbox Server is up and can potentially host the initial test server/backend
To-do
If you are familiar with Micropledge and are interested in setting up a project there for this project, please do so.
Domain allocation methods
- Community consensus
- First come first serve
- You create an account and you can simply type in a domain and a forwarding address
- Basic rules
- No spam sites
- No illegal content
Administration
There could be controls:
- There could be domains that are meant for specific purposes or that prohibit specific purposes
- Domain allocation could have a wiki style community consensus.
- Is a site a waste, or providing no useful information, then if that is a good domain the community could decide to give it to a user of the FTLD system that will use the domain more for the benefit of all.
- Distributed servers could be used
- This could effectively bring the cost of implementing this system to nothing aside from time and negligible resources
Proposed guidelines and policies
These could vary for different domains, although some might remain constant.
- All content under the domain under a free license CC or GFDL
- No spam
- No made for adsense/arbitrage sites
- No illegal materials
Interested users
If you are interested in collaborating, please include you signature here (~~~)