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Originally Posted by Uncle Robin
I'm quite surprised how many posters have taken my (I thought) obviously flippant comment in deadly earnest.  |
Think of it as a reminder that site squatting is very real and very profitable.
Tech companies in particular keep future product names secret until they can secure the domain name and all relevant versions, including typo-variants.
It is not unheard of a squatter using the domain on a product to attack the company behind it. Grabbing domain names early saves money in the long haul and somebody might end up using "fiopasdgfjuojgvfo-ieuds" as the brand name for elbonian galoshes. Lots of money at risk.