My first 4 domains were free. There was no registrar system, had to apply to the US Dept of Commerce.
Born in 2008 is NOT old!!! I had websites over twice as old as that before I ended up in hospital. Lost them when I was unable to renew the domains (while in hospital). But the oldest websites I own can still call this website "young 'un", it has been around since 2002, with me at the helm since 2004.(Paul goes off muttering inaudibly.)
Ever think that all of YOU may be getting OLD?I still feel like a kid.But I did take Basic in College in 82.