Domain, Registering Options

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I understand that you have to register a domain name, and you have to choose .net or .com, etc. Well, I would like to be hosted rather than own my own website, so when I register my name, does it matter whether i chose .net/.com/etc.? When you register a domain name, don't you get some kind of package to own your website for a year or whatever the site offers you?

Also, what exactly is PHP,CGI, and MYSQL?

But in the mean time, I am going to do some research on google. Thanks in advance.

[*mipadi*]

Also, what exactly is PHP,CGI, and MYSQL?

PHP is a scripting language that can generate dynamic content (meaning, content that changes depending on the context in which a page is viewed). It stands for PHP Hypertext Prepocessor, if you are interested (yes, it's a recursive acryonym).

CGI is an interface for handling data input from forms on the web. CGI scripts can be written in languages like PHP, VBScript, and Perl. It stands for Common Gateway Interface.

MySQL is a piece of open database software that allows you to store content, and then pull it dynamically, generally with PHP. SQL stands for Structured Query Language and is pronounced "sequel". MySQL is one implementation of the SQL language.