Domain name is an identification label that defines the control in the Internet. The use of the Internet has seen tremendous growth in the twenty first century. According to ICANN registrars, 184 million domain names registered. A new report reveals 24 million domains were registered last year, with 14% less compared to the previous year 2007. So how many of you know which are the oldest websites. For those who want to know, here is the information.
Symbolics get the credit of first registered ever. It was registered on March 15th 1985. It is a personal blog of Aron Meystedt, owner of XF.com. Symbolics talk about business and life in general.
BBN domain was registered on April 24th 1985. BBN is a technology company which provides research and development services.
Think.com was registered on May 24th 1985. Think is a project of Oracle Think Quest education foundation.
MCC.com was registered on July 11th 1985. MCC is an career portal, which focus on college admissions, study abroad and much more.
DEC is an Hewlett Packard company. DEC domain was registered on September 30th 1985.
Northrop domain was registered on November 7th 1985. Northrop is a leading global security company, which provide solutions in aerospace, electronics, information system.
Xerox domain was registered on January 9th 1986. Xerox manufactures office products such as printer, copiers and software solutions.
SRI was registered on January 17th 1986. SRI International is an independent, non profit R&D; organization dedicated to client success.
HP domain was registered on March 3rd 1986. HP is very well know for their laptops and personal computers. Beyond that its also a leading software provider.
Bellcore domain was registered on March 5th 1986. Bellcore is an Telcordia company. Telcordia is specialized in providing telecommunication solutions.
So this is the rap of ten oldest website. It was really amazing to see the exposure of the Internet at those times and these websites are older than me!
