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2004/10/24-25 [Computer/Domains] UID:34318 Activity:kinda low
10/24   What is the timeline of events when a .com name expires?
        Does it matter which registrar was used?
        \_ It depends on how far in advance you paid for it.  The typical
           domain contract is for 1 year but some registrars will allow
           and even encourage you to pay up to 10 years in advance.  I let
           one of my 1 year domain expire last month, another will last 2
           more years and my primary domain is good for another 4.
        \_ Oops.  I misread what you were asking.  When my old domain was soon
           to expire, my registrar sent me a series of emails notifying me of
           the coming event, explained that it would be put on some sort of
           hold list for 30 days and then would be available for the public
           again.  My other reply is off topic, sorry.
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