network solutions no longer has the monopoly to register .com, ,net and .org names. they had to open their database and let other companys register. I own about 6 domains im a pro
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I recently registered a .org name through doster for 15 dollars when they had their special going.
If you can find a place to get your domain name free you can get free hosting, like myfreedomian.com offers some stuff as well as hypermart. you have to deal with their adds though. some places also take checks.