Libes, D.
(1989),
Choosing a Name for Your Computer, Communications of the Acm, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=821314
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Choosing a Name for Your Computer
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In order to easily distinguish between multiple computers, we give them names. Experience has taught us that it is as easy to choose bad names as it is to choose good ones. This essay presents guidelines for deciding what makes a name good or bad.Citation
Communications of the Acm
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Vol. 37, No. 11
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Journals
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computer administration, computer network management, domain name system, naming conventions
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Created November 1, 1989, Updated February 17, 2017