GnomeDesktop.com, operated by Stroven Inc. of Grant, Michigan, ran a news and community site called FootNotes focused on the GNOME desktop environment — the open-source Linux graphical interface. It served developers, contributors, and Linux enthusiasts interested in GNOME-related news, with an open call for community members to submit stories. The site is associated with related domains in the Linux and open-source desktop ecosystem.
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Authority
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Safety
90/100
Registered
Sep 6, 2001
24 years old · Instra Corporation Pty Ltd.
4 of 5 safety checks passed (Sep 6, 2026).
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Domain registered Sep 6, 2001 — 24 years old.
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Registrar today: Instra Corporation Pty Ltd. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 31, 2026).
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Safety evidence
Missing DMARC (mild)
Site history
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