URLosoitteellaan

URLosoitteellaan, also known as suomalainen URL-osoite, is a Finnish URL naming system for online geographic reference. This system allows users to access and share locations on the web using a more natural and readable format.

The concept was first introduced in the 1990s as an alternative to traditional FQDNs (Fully Qualified Domain Names). Suomalainen URL-osoite allows users to shorten domain names by replacing complex character strings with a simplified, region-based hierarchy. For example, a typical URL in the suomalainen system might be "tampere.infobox.fi" instead of the original "finnish-language.learningversion4.internet.infobox.fi".

URLosoitteellaan utilizes a hierarchical naming system based on geographical regions, categorizing locations in a structured format. Each level of the hierarchy is preceded by "osoite" (Finish for "address") followed by the region name, then the specific location name. This system is meant to improve usability, readability, and memorability of URLs, and help users navigate the internet more efficiently.

In practice, suomalainen URL-osoite can be used in traditional web browsers, mobile applications, or personal computer applications as a mechanism to guide users to a specific location on the web. This allows for easier search, categorization, and one-click access to information that matches a user's interests.

The use of suomalainen URL-osoite has been generally limited within Finland and has not gained widespread international acceptance. However, the attention given to this system has started a significant debate on the possible and feasible means of application on Finnish language sphere.