[HN Gopher] The Internet Runs on Free and Open Source Software-a...
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       The Internet Runs on Free and Open Source Software-and So Does the
       DNS
        
       Author : ChrisArchitect
       Score  : 68 points
       Date   : 2025-10-29 18:16 UTC (4 hours ago)
        
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       | ChrisArchitect wrote:
       | Report: _The Domain Name System Runs on Free and Open Source
       | Software (FOSS) [pdf]_
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       | https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/security-and-stability-ad...
        
       | jongjong wrote:
       | But the infrastructure is highly centralized and only certain
       | chosen entities can operate gTLDs and certificate authorities.
       | It's extremely misleading to call it 'free software'. Why can't
       | there be multiple competing systems. There should be a push for
       | Blockchain-based alternatives. I still don't understand why
       | projects like Unstoppable Domains aren't getting more traction.
       | The idea of a domain name that you actually own is appealing.
        
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