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Domain Names
The domain name tells you the type of organization sponsoring a page. It is a three-letter code that is part of the U R L and preceded by a "dot." Here are the most common domains.
| .edu |
educational institution
Colleges, universities, and some governmental departments of education use this domain name. |
| .com |
commercial entity/generic name
This domain name is intended for commercial businesses but has expanded to include different groups or individuals that may not be businesses. |
| .gov |
government
Federal and state government agencies |
| .org |
non-profit organization |
.us
.ca
.nz |
countries
Each country has its own two-letter abbreviation. Web sites from the United States often do not use the .us domain name, however. |
| .mil |
U.S. military |
| .net |
internet service providers |
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