I've always wondered why the Times' domain was nytimes.com rather than nyt.com or newyorktimes.com. nytimes.com seems like an odd mix of initials and spelling t

I've always wondered why the Times' domain was nytimes.com rather than nyt.com or newyorktimes.com. nytimes.com seems like an odd mix of initials and spelling the words out. This was a fascinating look into early internet history. Also, it was pretty cool of Markoff to give the domain up in exchange for keeping his old email address, rather than holding the paper hostage for a bunch of money.