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Anyone know why they are using a .ie (Ireland) domain? Just curious.

• tete 15y ago
  Because of the IE from Internet Explorer?
• patrickk 15y ago
  Maybe because "ie" also stands for Internet Explorer? I'm just guessing, I was wondering the same thing.
  • hopeless 15y ago
    IEDR requires a "real and substantive connection to Ireland" although I'd guess Microsoft could get any domain they want. I'm no fan of the IEDR but it's a shame to Microsoft polluting the domain space.
    • diarmuidie 15y ago
      According to the Whois info it is registered to ZeptoLab UK Limited as a Registered Trademark. Not much of a link to Ireland there!
      • skeletonjelly 15y ago
        Wait are you being sarcastic? UK = Great Britain + Northern Ireland Great Britain = England + Scotland + Wales So technically if they're registered in the UK they're a part of Ireland I suppose.
• simonswords82 15y ago
  As a reference to Internet Explorer (IE)
• AshleysBrain 15y ago
  Microsoft have an office in Ireland, so it may actually be Irish.