Using the Indexing
In the Domain Name database we can search many different fields. For example, we can look for the domain name, its current owner, the registrant, or even obtain an historic record of the owners of the name. We'll look for the current owner of the domain name for Legoland. The Domain Names database is global in scope so it should be able to find Kirkbi even though it's a Danish company.
To start, enter the BEGIN command, followed by the database number in the command text box:
begin 225
To answer Ray's query, we want to search for the owner of Legoland — Kirkbi and make sure it is the current owner.
We have already conducted searches using prefixes for owners of trademarks in Lessons 3 and 4. A list of the field labels for any Dialog database can be found by reviewing the detailed documentation for it, called the "Dialog Bluesheet." We can use the Dialog Bluesheet for the Domain Name database (File 225) to find a list of prefixes.
To begin our search for the owner of the domain name for Legoland, I review the Dialog Bluesheet and determine that the correct search prefix is ON= to search for "Current Owner."
Enter the Dialog command EXPAND in the command text box followed by the two-letter prefix (ON=) and the company name. This will provide a listing of the current owners of domain names for Legoland.
Next, SELECT the appropriate E numbers for Legoland. We will choose E3, E4, and E5 to make sure we retrieve the most comprehensive list.
S E3:E5
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