LWN.net is a reader-supported news site covering Linux kernel development, free software, and open-source community news. It publishes in-depth technical articles, weekly editions, and security updates for developers and system administrators. The site has operated for over 28 years as an independent source within the Linux and free software communities.
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May 22, 1998
28 years old · Tucows Domains Inc.
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since 2006
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Domain registered May 22, 1998 — 28 years old.
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Registrar today: Tucows Domains Inc. — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 25, 2026).