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what is dns????i need a little help, is it a host or something???
Originally posted by BMX900080
whats a DNS?
Originally posted by Professer
Great, succinct explanations here!
Originally posted by acts837
What is the Domain Name System?
The Domain Name System (DNS) helps users to find their way around the Internet. Every computer on the Internet has a unique address – just like a telephone number – which is a rather complicated string of numbers. It is called its "IP address" (IP stands for "Internet Protocol").
But it is hard to remember everyone's IP address. The DNS makes it easier by allowing a familiar string of letters (the "domain name") to be used instead of the arcane IP address. So instead of typing 192.0.38.69, you can type www.icann.org It is a "mnemonic" device that makes addresses easier to remember.
Translating the name into the IP address is called "resolving the domain name." The goal of the DNS is for any Internet user any place in the world to reach a specific website IP address by entering its domain name. Domain names are also used for reaching e-mail addresses and for other Internet applications.
Originally posted by csmaster2005
Ahh, I see you're part of the Namepros Geezer™ club
Originally posted by acts837
What is that?