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From: Richard Harrison <>
Subject: Re: [BOARD-L] Domains
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:07:17 -0700
In-Reply-To: <F115YPWMsIuZWQeq5IZ0000ca52@hotmail.com>


At 09:15 PM 8/15/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>I think setting up a small group to check out the differant options is a
>very good idea. I think this is the first step. Then we can decide how
>many years we want to go for from there.
>
>Yes, the NC-elect should be allow to voice an opnion as well. I don't
>think we should wait untill Saturday to start checking on things however.
>
>
>Mary Ann Hetrick
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>
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>>From: "Phyllis Rippee" <>
>>Reply-To:
>>To:
>>Subject: [BOARD-L] Domains
>>Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2002 10:44:11 -0500
>>
>>We've already had a report of Verisign's charges and as I learn more about
>>domain registries......it sounds to me like the difference in price is
>>comparable to Libby's vs Store Brand........where Store Brand is the
>>"extras" out of the same batch of beans......and you pay twice as much for
>>the known brand name.
>>
>>Ron suggested godaddy; Isaiah suggested Tocows; Keith suggested
>>budgetregister (connected to Tocows)......
>>
>>All this indicates that we do indeed need a committee to check prices and
>>make a recommendation as to a course of action. I would rather wait until
>>the weekend, when we will know the composition of the new AB and let
>>NC-elect take the lead on this issue.
>>
>>Phyllis

Actually, I think we've been doing a pretty good job of discussing the
issue right here and don't know that a committee is necessary for something
this simple. This open discussion has given Project members the opportunity
to input and the various companies under consideration all have websites
that can be checked. People have had the opportunity to relate their good
or bad experiences with the providers.

When I first heard about GoDaddy, I admit I was concerned about the
reputation of any place with a name like that and prices so low. A little
checking has shown that they are a reputable provider and several of our
members have used them without problem.

A larger problem is developing a way to meet our small, but ongoing,
expenses. I'ts rather embarrassing to have to go begging each time there is
a bill to be paid and we all appreciate Tim Stowell stepping up to the
plate on this one. A priority for the new Board should be forming a
committee to address the issue of funding.

-Isaiah


Richard "Isaiah" Harrison
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