- Wed Sep 30 1998 NSI domain contract extended
The dreaded deadline for the end of Network Solutions' contract to run the domain name system is extended for a week.
- Tue Sep 29 1998 NSI runs domains 1 more week
The Net will not plunge into chaos tomorrow, thanks to the weeklong extension of a federal contract to run the domain name system.
- Thu Jan 15 1998 Domain registrar moves ahead
A group trying to add seven new top-level domain names to the Internet is proceeding with plans to test its registry system despite unclear authority.
- Wed Apr 23 1997 NSF bows out of domain names
The National Science Foundation will stop assigning domain names no later than March 1998, the agency announces.
- Mon Apr 26 1999 Business to set government's e-biz role, Maxwell says
Elliot Maxwell, the Clinton administration's point man on the digital economy, says business must take the lead in limiting the government's presence in e-commerce.
- Tue Nov 9 1999 Media heavyweights create Net policy institute
Major online companies, pundits, and educators form a nonpartisan think tank to provide hard research about the Internet and to get presidential candidates up to speed on issues facing the New Economy.
- Mon Aug 24 1998 Lessig: Who will shape Net rules?
The former court adviser says the real question is who will govern the Net--the online community, technology makers, or government.
- Wed Jul 8 1998 NSI expands alliances overseas
Preparing for competition in registering top-level domain names, Network Solutions announces agreements with six Scandinavian firms.
- Tue Sep 7 1999 International Net ratings plan under fire
Free-speech advocates are trying to derail an international plan to slap movie-like ratings on Internet content that could be adopted by leading online companies this week.
- Tue Nov 24 1998 Europe, U.S. wrestle over Net privacy
Clinton administration officials dispute reports that the European Union plans to reject a U.S. compromise on a strict new data privacy directive.

