Dear All: Below you will find a note from Rod Beckstrom thanking the community for its comments on new gTLDs. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Comments on New gTLD Program Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:41:02 -0700 From: Rod Beckstrom <rod_beckstrom@icann.org> To: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff@atlarge.icann.org> Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your thoughtful comments regarding the introduction of new generic top-level domain names into the market place. We are considering your comments, along the many others we have received, in the context of the development of the next version of the Draft Applicant Guidebook, preparations for which are advancing and is scheduled to be published prior to the ICANN meeting in Seoul. As you will appreciate, the New gTLD Program is a significant undertaking and we are progressing step by step to ensure that all the sectors in the community are provided an opportunity to contribute, and all potential issues are understood and resolved before launching what will surely be a substantial shift in the domain name system. While we still have work ahead of us, we are confident that with your and the Internet community’s continuing participation, the New gTLD Program will be launched in a manner that enhances competition and choice for Internet users, broadens regional participation through the introduction of IDNs and community based TLDs, and protects the rights and interests of all. Again, thank you for your participation in the process and if you have any further questions regarding the introduction of new gTLDs, please send these to newgtld@icann.org. Yours sincerely, Rod Rod Beckstrom President & CEO ICANN -- -- Regards, Nick Ashton-Hart, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella Gruber-White, Marie-Helene Bouchoms ICANN At-Large Staff email: staff@atlarge.icann.org