WHOIS

1. A command used on some chat networks, such as IRC, that enables a user to find out additional information about a user.

2. A Linux / Unix command that enables a user to find additional information about a domain. See our Linux / Unix whois command page for additional information.

3. A search that enables users to find out additional information about a domain, the registrar of the domain, and other technical information.

• Network Solutions provides one of the most comprehensive WHOIS lookups, their web page can be found at http://www.networksolutions.com.

Also see: Network definitions