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Network Solutions Overhauls Whois Results

Posted by timothy on from the now-it-needs-orkut-style-linking dept.

Robert Accettura writes "Network Solutions has updated its whois interface, giving it an interesting new twist. On top of regular info provided, it shows data that appears to be from Alexa, including a screenshot of the homepage (though not terribly recent), as well as looks up your IP, and displays lots of information on it. It even shows the server type, if it supports SSL, DMOZ, Yahoo listing, traffic ranking, and lock status. This comes right after they announced rapid DNS updates. Perhaps they are trying to win over the geeks before they turn on sitefinder?"

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  1. In other news... by k4_pacific · · Score: 4, Funny

    Microsoft announced today that they are launching a competing Whois database, Microsoft Owner.

    Microsoft Owner features an innovative, user-friendly interface that leverages off of the Microsoft setup Wizards.

    To use:

    click on icon for Microsoft Owner.

    Next->Next->Please enter the domain name

    Let's see. How about... www.google.com

    Next->Next->Reboot
    login->Next->done

    www.google.com is Google!

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    Unknown host pong.
  2. Re:WHAT?!? by ThisNukes4u · · Score: 4, Funny

    No, not spy on YOU. Their secret plan is to take over the United States first, then ta(j%&YHd369YF&^%#)G[NO CARRIER]

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    thisnukes4u.net
  3. Re:timothy must be great at parties.... by vxvxvxvx · · Score: 3, Funny

    The whole world isn't out to screw you over.

    That's yet to be proven.

  4. Re:Perhaps? by boredMDer · · Score: 4, Funny

    However, my bet is on friendlifying (hey, I just coined a word!) the service

    No you didn't.