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Old 03-10-2004   #6 (permalink)
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Just a little interesting observation.

Since I first posted these files, I check my FTP logs every so often. I have yet to do some real analysis on the logs, but just for kicks today I was perusing the top level and secondary domains.

It give an interesting view of those who come to these forums.

First of all there are the usual .com, .edu and .net domains. Nothing unusual there, except I'm slightly surprised at some of the major corporations that seem a bit late in developing policies. Maybe they're just checking to make sure they didn't miss anything.

What I really found interesting is the second level .gov, .mil and the international address. Those are much more eye opening, IMHO.

Anyway, here is a partial list of those that happend to catch my eye:

US Federal Govt (.gov)
.ymp (Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management)
.gsa (General Services Admin. The people who write the policies for everyone else in Fed govt.)
.uscourts (US Courts)
.fdic (Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The people who insure banks.)
.doe (Dept. of Energy)
.fcc (Federal Commumications Commission)


US Military (.mil):
.af (US Air Force)
.navy
.army
.pentagon


International:
.ca (Canada)
.de (Germany)
.fr (France)
.uk (United Kingdom, including .gov.uk)
.nl (Netherlands)
.jp (Japan)
.au (Australia, including .gov.au)
.ph (Phillipines, including .gov.ph)
.be (Belgium)
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