2006-02-12: The .net TLD (top-level domain name) stands for NETwork. Domains in .net have traditionally been registered by Internet service providers -- the companies we buy our Internet service from at home. They are also frequently used by web hosting companies. However, anyone may register a .net domain for any purpose.

See what are the top level domains? and what is a domain name?

.NET (in all caps) also refers to Microsoft's strategy for building "web services" and other Internet-aware applications, among other things. Microsoft's what is .NET? page attempts to further pin down this somewhat vague marketing term for Microsoft's approach to software development.

Legal Note: yes, you may use sample HTML, Javascript, PHP and other code presented above in your own projects. You may not reproduce large portions of the text of the article without our express permission.

Got a LiveJournal account? Keep up with the latest articles in this FAQ by adding our syndicated feed to your friends list!

---