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:I'm starting to get fed up

[Bimo_Dude]

IMHO, with these people (Bush [lack-of] administration), it's all about greed and control. Any way to make money, or to keep it out of the hands of "those terrorists," where terrorist may be defined as anybody who even remotely disagrees with them or opposes their actions. Anything to maintain their fragile egos, to make sure that the rest of the world knows - in no uncertain terms - that THEY are in control. After all, you're either with us or against us, remember?

Sorry for the rant, I seem to be losing more control over this urge on a daily basis.

Re:GOOD.

[ScentCone]

You are correct, correct, correct. Thank you. And just look at all of the supporting mods you're (not) getting. I'm shocked, shocked I tell you!

stupid US gov

[SolusSD]

hellbent on controlling the internet like it does TV and radio... ughh

Re:Bad joke time

[ImaLamer]

Why do you hate America?