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| − | The naming scheme of systems in the hackspace is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pioneers_in_computer_science "people involved in computing"]. However, pronunciation issues rule out Dijkstra, Kay and Hoare. | + | The naming scheme of systems in the hackspace is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pioneers_in_computer_science "people involved in computing"]. However, pronunciation issues rule out names like Dijkstra, Kay and Hoare. |
We currently need a name for the computer that will be connected up to the Makerbot. | We currently need a name for the computer that will be connected up to the Makerbot. | ||
Revision as of 00:10, 18 April 2010
The naming scheme of systems in the hackspace is "people involved in computing". However, pronunciation issues rule out names like Dijkstra, Kay and Hoare.
We currently need a name for the computer that will be connected up to the Makerbot.
Old names
Names used on systems no longer in use.
- Knuth
Current names
- Babbage (Server in the space)
- Turing (Bitfolk VM)
Potential names
- Cocke
- Hopper
- Lovelace
- Shannon
Potential names not from the scheme
- Pong/Ping
- Micropig/Spiderpig
- Bubbles, Buttercup & Blossom