ICANN Won't Get DNS Root Servers

daria42 writes "The US Department of Commerce has reversed its original decision on the Internet's root DNS servers, which would have eventually seen them pass into the hands of ICANN. While the original decision would have seen ICANN take full responsibility after it met a number of conditions, the new declaration means Commerce would keep that control, regardless of whether and when those conditions are met. It is possible that some countries could withdraw support from ICANN, and this decision even opens up the gate for a separate DNS system to be established outside the US's control."

Comments

Re:"Full spectrum dominance"

[ChaosCube]

Who modded that offtopic? Sure, it may be an unsubstantiated statement, but it's on topic. Mods asleep at the keyboard this morning?

Re:I'm starting to get fed up

[jackofallbrandnames]

"You're a traitor to your country if you support this administration." -- You're a moron. Get the fuk out.