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'''.edu''' is one of the original top-level domain names ([[TLD]]) implemented in the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the internet Domain Name System ([[DNS]]). Domain name registrations for .edu is restricted for the use of accredited post secondary educational institutions in the United States. The registry operations of the domain name is operated by [[EDUCAUSE]] through a Cooperative Agreement granted by the United States Department of Commerce ([[DOC]]), the final authority in making decision regarding the membership and operations of .edu domain.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/legacy/ntiahome/domainname/educa/educa_102601.pdf Cooperative Agreement]</ref> <ref>[http://net.educause.edu/edudomain/faq.asp .edu FAQ]</ref>
'''.edu''' is one of the original [[TLD|top-level domain names]]s (TLD) implemented into the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the Internet [[DNS|Domain Name System]] (DNS). Domain name registrations for .edu are restricted to accredited post secondary educational institutions in the United States. The registry operations of the domain name are operated by [[EDUCAUSE]] through a Cooperative Agreement granted by the United States [[DOC|Department of Commerce]] (DOC), which is the final authority regarding the membership and operations of the .edu domain space.<ref>[http://www.ntia.doc.gov/legacy/ntiahome/domainname/educa/educa_102601.pdf Cooperative Agreement]</ref> <ref>[http://net.educause.edu/edudomain/faq.asp .edu FAQ]</ref>
EDUCAUSE is a non-profit association dedicated in promoting the intelligent use of information technology to enhance higher education. It has offices in Boulder, Colorado and Washington, D.C.<ref>[http://www.educause.edu/about About EDUCAUSE]</ref>
EDUCAUSE is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the intelligent use of information technology to enhance higher education. It has offices in Boulder, Colorado and Washington, D.C.<ref>[http://www.educause.edu/about About EDUCAUSE]</ref>
==Background==
==Background==