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Five years ago this month: May

Five years ago this month: May

In May, 2006, Helen Coonan thought blocking the now live .XXX top-level internet domain was a good idea, and labels Beazley an anti-bush bandit. The Australian Communications and Media Authority launched its winning Do Not Call register and an anti-spam reporting button. Microsoft's Bill Gates and Intel's Paul Otellini snubbed PC naysayers when notebook margins were waning and while JB Hi-Fi launched its retail operations. And Creative, a one-time rival to Apple, sued the iPod maker.
May 2 2011, 4:42AM Photos
.XXX top level domain goes live

.XXX top level domain goes live

Against Government and adult industry wishes.
Liam Tung Apr 18 2011, 9:48AM Collaboration
Icann finally approves .xxx for adult sites

Icann finally approves .xxx for adult sites

Six-year battle.
Sharon Brennan Jun 28 2010, 8:45AM Strategy
Coonan welcomes stop to .XXX

Coonan welcomes stop to .XXX

The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan has welcomed the decision by Internet domain name body, ICANN, to stop the .xxx domain for adult content.
Staff Writers May 12 2006, 9:41AM Strategy
Red light net district no-go zone

Red light net district no-go zone

A decision to allow the Internet its own red light district has been put off due to international pressure.
Lilia Guan Mar 31 2006, 10:34AM Security
Internet body postpones decision on sex domain

Internet body postpones decision on sex domain

The group that oversees internet domain sites has again postponed a decision on a controversial ".xxx" domain for sex sites.
Andy Sullivan Dec 6 2005, 10:10AM Collaboration

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