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==Purging of In-active .edu TLD==
==Purging of In-active .edu TLD==
On October 2003, the DOC and EDUCAUSE started deleting all inactive .edu domain names to ensure the accuracy of the [[Whois]] data base. All registrants were notified to correct their information on the system. Notifications were sent through e-mail and follow-up were sent through regular mails. All domain names that were in-active were purged such as allison.edu, geraldine.edu and jedi.edu.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/educause_prepares_mass_purge_of_edu_domains EDUCAUSE Prepares Mass Purge of .EDU Domains]</ref>
On October 2003, the DOC and EDUCAUSE started deleting all inactive .edu domain names to ensure the accuracy of the [[Whois]] data base. All registrants were notified to correct their information on the system. Notifications were sent through e-mail and follow-up were sent through regular mails. All domain names that were in-active were purged such as allison.edu, geraldine.edu and jedi.edu.<ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/educause_prepares_mass_purge_of_edu_domains EDUCAUSE Prepares Mass Purge of .EDU Domains]</ref>
==Caution to Internet Internet Users==
There some suspected entities who are operating their websites under the .edu domain space because domain names were registered prior to the establishment of the existing .edu TLD registration eligibility policy.
The Department of Commerce are warning internet users to be vigilant when dealing with institutions offering educational programs online and to research and be knowledgeable about the institution.<ref>[http://www2.ed.gov/students/prep/college/diplomamills/diploma-mills.html Diploma Mills and Accreditation - Diploma Mills]</ref>
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==References==