Re: [ga] FW: NEW gTLDs: Explanatory Memoranda Papers for New GTLDsApplicant Guidebook

["Jeffrey A. Williams" <jwkckid1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chuck and all,

  Time frame as I understand it is next spring.  Yeah sure anyone
that wants to become a registry for a GTLD and can pony up
$500k or so has a shot but not a sure thing at getting the privilage.
Hardly open and transparent, eh?  Yet another slight of the MOU.

Chuck Crawford wrote:

> So what does this mean for us lay people?  Will anyone that wants a GTLD
> be able to get one?  What is the time frame we are looking at for these
> to become available?
>
> Thanks,
> Chuck Crawford
> http://businessblogs.us
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>
> Glen de Saint Géry wrote:
> > [To: council[at]gnso.icann.org; liaison6c[at]gnso.icann.org]
> > [To: ga[at]gnso.icann.org; announce[at]gnso.icann.org]
> > [To: regional-liaisons[at]icann.org]
> >
> > http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-21oct08-en.htm
> >
> > Explanatory Memoranda Papers for New GTLDs Applicant Guidebook
> >
> > 21 October 2008
> >
> > In the lead up to ICANN's Cairo public meeting, http://cai.icann.org/ the 
> > new generic top-level domain (gTLD) Applicant Guidebook, also called the 
> > "draft Request for Proposal (RFP)", will be released for public comment. 
> > This document will provide information to applicants wanting to apply for a 
> > new gTLD.
> >
> > As previously announced, a series of papers that serve as explanatory 
> > memoranda, to assist understanding of the implementation work are also 
> > being released and are available now.
> >
> > The Explanatory Memoranda Papers are:
> >
> > Resolving String Contention - a complete lifecycle including String 
> > Contention Resolution;
> > Proposed Process for Geographic Names Applications;
> > Update to DNS Stability Paper - additional Technical Criteria Requirements, 
> > including Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs);
> > Protection of Rights of Others in New gTLDs.
> > These papers are being posted in English only at this point but will be 
> > soon be available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian, as 
> > determined by the ICANN Translation Principles [PDF].
> > http://www.icann.org/en/transparency/acct-trans-frameworks-principles-10jan08.pdf
> >
> > An additional Explanatory Memorandum paper, "Cost Considerations of the New 
> > gTLDs Program", will be published with the Draft Applicant Guidebook before 
> > ICANN's next international meeting in Cairo on November 2, 2008.
> >
> > The papers are available for download at the New gTLD Program webpage.
> > http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm
> > It is important to note that they are in draft form and for discussion 
> > only. Potential applicants for new gTLDs should not rely on any of the 
> > proposed details of the new gTLD program. The new gTLD program remains 
> > subject to further consultation and revision.
> >
> > A public comment period of 45 days will open on the papers and the 
> > Applicant guidebook on Friday 24 October, 2008.
> >
> > New GTLDs and the Internet - Openness. Change. Innovation.
> >
> > After years of discussion and thought, new generic top-level domains 
> > (gTLDs) are being expanded. They will allow for more innovation, choice and 
> > change to a global Internet presently served by only 21 generic top-level 
> > domain names.
> >
> > As a not-for profit corporation dedicated to coordinating the Internet's 
> > addressing system, ICANN is not doing this to add to its revenue.  An 
> > implementation plan is being developed with opportunities for public 
> > comment.  There will be processes for objections. There has also been 
> > detailed technical scrutiny to ensure the Internet's stability and 
> > security. There will be an evaluation fee but it will recover costs only 
> > (expenses so far, application processing and anticipated legal costs).
> >
> > Promoting competition and choice is one of the principles upon which ICANN 
> > was founded. In a world with 1.5 billion Internet users (and growing), 
> > diversity, choice and innovation are key.  The Internet has supported huge 
> > increases in choice, innovation and the competition of ideas, and expanding 
> > new gTLDs is an opportunity for more.
> >
> > Find out details at: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm.
> >
> > Openness. Change. Innovation.
> >
> > Related Links:
> >
> > ICANN's Cairo public meeting
> > http://cai.icann.org/
> >
> > New gTLD Program webpage
> > http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm
> >
> > Glen de Saint Géry
> > GNSO Secretariat
> > gnso.secretariat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > http://gnso.icann.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >

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