1. I've heard there will be seven new top level domains. What are they?
2. Who decided on the new top level domains?
3. Why is there a need for new top domains?
4. When will the new top level domains be available?
5. I want to buy a domain name under one of the new top level domains TODAY! How?

• .firm : for businesses, or firms
• .store : for businesses offering goods to purchase
• .web: for entities emphasizing activities related to the WWW
• .arts : for entities emphasizing cultural and entertainment activities
• .rec : for entities emphasizing recreation/entertainment activities
• .info : for entities providing information services
• .nom : for those wishing individual or personal nomenclature

Here is my first reaction to the announced changes, and comments from several domain brokers.

Finally, if you want to really follow all the changes, arguments and counter-arguments behind the proposals, the Domain Threads section of this site contains extensive coverage of the new top domains.