There are a number of companies in the alternative top domain business. Essentially, their systems work something like New.net in that additional changes or software are required to make their domain names resolve, except that generally unlike New.net they have not forged many (or any!) partnerships with ISPs and hosting firms, so that the number of people who can access these "alternative" top domains worldwide numbers in the hundreds or at most in the thousands.
Alternative Top-Level Domains by 101Domainname.us
Not all domain names are created equal. Because most of the choice words in the English language have already been snapped up as domains, certain domain names may have a higher value to buyers than others.
Domain Name Appraisals by 101domainnameservice.com
If you want to move an existing domain name to us in order to host your web site, we will not charge any extra if the name is a .uk domain name (unless it's due for renewal of course). Other types of domain names are subject to a transfer fee. For global domains, if you have not renewed your domain name in the last 45 days, the transfer will result in an extra year being added to the renewal date.
Domain Name Information by free-domain.com
The original purpose of the WHOIS database was to provide a directory for domain owners, the publicly available information opened the doors to mass spam and other abuses. The terms and conditions of WHOIS databases include a provision that the information revealed shall not be used for such purposes, but this has proven to be a rather anemic solution.
Whois Server by 101register.us
The WHOIS system originated as a method that system administrators could use to look up information to contact other IP address or domain name administrators (almost like a "white pages").
Whois System by websiteregistrar.us.com
