* net (.net): The top level domain designated for entities and computers that represent part of the Internet's infrastructure. Originally intended for use by Network Information Centers (NICs), Network Operations Centers (NOCs), administrative computers (such as a name server) and network node computers. One of the worldwide top level domains.

* org (.org): The top level domain designated for miscellaneous entities that do not fit under any of the other top level domains. Typically used for non-profit organizations. One of the worldwide top level domains.

* Pay-Per-Click (PPC): Search Engines This is a traffic generating method where a search engine or directory places your link in their searchable database and charges you a fee every time your URL comes up in a search and it gets clicked on. The amount of the fee that you pay is usually determined by bidding on keywords or key phrases.

* PGP Public Key Server: A database of information that can be queried to find someone's public key.

* Primary Server: On Domain Bank's Domain Name Service Agreement, the section where the registrant indicates the host name and Internet Protocol (IP) number of the name server that will contain authoritative information for the domain name and will be used to resolve that domain name to its corresponding IP number(s). The designation of "primary" means that this name server will be used first and will be relied upon before any of the other name servers that may be listed on the Domain Name Service Agreement. The primary server section of the Agreement is a required section and the domain name registration will not be processed unless this section of the Domain Name Service Agreement is completed properly.

* Private Key Encryption: An encryption system in which both the sender and recipient of a message share a single, common key that is used to both encrypt and decrypt the message.

* Public Key Encryption: An encryption method that uses the concept of a key-ring. The key-ring uses a public and private key. The public and private keys are intended to work together.

* Puny Code: Punycode is a computer programming encoding syntax by which a Unicode string of characters can be translated into the more-limited character set permitted in network host names. The encoding syntax is published on the Internet in RFC3492.

* Registrant: The individual or organization that registers a specific domain name with InterNIC. This individual or organization holds the right to use that specific domain name for a specified period of time, provided certain conditions are met and the registration fees are paid. This person or organization is the "legal entity" bound by the terms of the Domain Name Registration Agreement.

* Registrant Name Change Agreement (RNCA): A Registrant Name Change Agreement (RNCA) is a document by which a domain name registrant changes its name, as it appears in InterNIC' records. Specifically, the RNCA must be used if the Registrant wishes to: Correct a typographical or other minor error in the Registrant's name; Change the Registrant's legal name; or Transfer the domain name to another party. A copy can be found here: http://www.networksolutions.com/makechanges/rnca/agreement.html

* Registrar: A business that is given permission to register domain names on behalf of anyone wishing to obtain one. Registrars must be accredited by ICANN, and are only given permission to register certain top level domains. Registrars collect fees, maintain record information, and manage registration, re-registration, and expiration of domains.

* Registration: The process through which individuals and organizations obtain a domain name. Registration of a domain name enables the individual or organization to use that particular domain name for a specified period of time, provided certain conditions are met and payment for services is made. Registering of a new domain name with InterNIC is accomplished by completing and submitting the Domain Name Registration Agreement.