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01-31-2007, 12:42 AM
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I dont think there is, but anyway to get an extension like that from a registar? Does anyone sell them?

Just curious =D

01-31-2007, 01:54 AM
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http://www.dotgov.gov/

Hope that helps somewhat.

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Looks like its pretty hard getting a .gov =D..

what about EDU?

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you need to be a certified, government recognized, education organization. You are not ;p.

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Originally Posted by BrokenFaith View Post

what about EDU?
Thinking about starting a school?

01-31-2007, 03:29 AM
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No, its just you could get some really good names like google.gov or like proxy.edu etc.

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My high school gave away free .edu's away to every student in the computer classes.

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How would I go about getting an EDU?

I cant get GOV, as northpark stated =D

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no you can get GOV, you cant get EDU.... as far as i knew

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Originally Posted by juliov View Post
no you can get GOV, you cant get EDU.... as far as i knew
Originally Posted by DotGov Site
Domain Name Integrity
To maintain domain name integrity, eligibility is limited to qualified government organizations and programs. Having a managed domain name such as .gov assures your customers that they are accessing an official government site.
o RLY?

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