The hitch hikers guide to cyberspace

Tool to cut down on the need to remember numbers in place of words

“ 3,706,452,992 Public addresses with in IPv4” - Wikipedia(08/09/11). Reserved IP addresses Recently moved on to IPv6 Graph showing decline of remaining IPv4 Addresses

Name Space Name Server Resolver

“Limited to 256 characters with in a host name” (Signposts in Cyberspace, page 87)

Database Deals with request

Organises request Two types of queries: - Non Recursive - Recursive

Main function is to make using the internet easier for every day users

Anti cyber squatting consumer protection act (1999) “Question: What is the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA)? Answer: The ACPA [codified as 15 USC 1125(d)] is aimed at people who register a domain name with the intention of taking financial advantage of another's trademark. For instance, if BURGER KING did not have a web site, and you registered with the intent of selling the site to BURGER KING for a royal ransom, you could be liable under ACPA.15 USC 1125(d) ACPA applies to people who: (1) have a bad faith intent to profit from a domain name; and (2) register, use or traffic in a domain name; (3) that is identical, confusingly similar, or dilutive of certain trademarks. The trademark does not have to be registered.” - Berkman Center for Internet & Society(Unknown last edit date). Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) about ACPA

Search engines are the death of the Domain Name System

Wikipedia(08/09/11). Reserved IP addresses. Retrieved from Berkman Center for Internet & Society(Unknown last edit date). Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) about ACPA. Retrieved from (2005).Retrieved from Signposts in Cyberspace : The Domain Name System and Internet Navigation.