So what's the difference between .com, .uk, .net addresses

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So what's the difference between .com, .uk, .net addresses

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As some of you will know my interwebby skillz leave a lot to be desired but I have always wondered why web addresses have these differing endings and what they mean.

And today is the day I have chosen to find out from all you techy computor guys 8)

(please make your replies as interesting as possible) :P
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The idea was:

.com = commercial
.org = non-profit organisations
.net = network operators

However since the Internet gained popularity over the last 10 years or so, it's been a free-for-all :/
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Fank yoo m, I knew you'd have the answer :mrgreen:
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all we need now is 406oc.eu


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