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The oldest still registred domain that hosts a website is that of BBN.com, acording to a list of the 100 oldest domains. BBN is actually the second oldest domain, but Symbolics.com doesn't appear to have a website.

BBN essentially built the internet, but chances are you haven't heard of them. Now you can find out all the neat little facts for which I shelled out for a history of the internet book. And think of Ray Tomlinson next time you send an email.

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This piece was posted on Fri, 22nd Aug 2003 at 01:02.

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