The DNS is basically a directory for internet-connected devices that helps translate domain names to numerical IP addresses.
The transition would still have both parties to be ready to take the necessary steps to make the transition.
The U.S. government cannot make the transfer not until ICANN is ready with the transition.
NTIAs current stewardship role was intended to be temporary.
However, it does have implications for how DNS is perceived internationally.
The handover wont change anything for the 3.5 billion people connected to the internet.
Thats because U.S. control has been largely administrative: it doesnt get involved on a day-to-day basis.
The Republicans cite their negative sentiments over the transfer as a planned Internet giveaway.
The shift will likely go unnoticed by everyday users and businesses despite its political complications.
However, businesses should remember the differences between the NTIA and ICANN, Hall said.
source: www.techworm.net
