I heard the “WHOIS” at Internic is not in real time. How is this different from the WHOIS function at OpenSRS?
WHOIS is a tool that permits people to access information about a particular domain name. Internic updates their WHOIS data twice every 24 hrs. This means the data it presents isn’t as up-to-date as it could be. For example, if a domain name has transferred ownership, it’s possible this fact wouldn’t be available to you for up to twelve hours. In contrast, with regard to names we host, OpenSRS WhoIS information is updated in real time. If you need to be certain that your domain name information is correct, we recommend you use the OpenSRS WHOIS. Back to Top • What’s the difference between .com, .net, .org domain names? Originally, the three letter extensions after the dot (or Top Level Domain/TLD) were meant to denote whether the domain name was being used for business (.com) charity/non-profit (.org) or for a technology based company (.net). However, with the explosion of the Internet (and specifically, the world wide web) as a new business medium, the lines were blurred, and companie
