RFC 1178 · INFORMATIONAL · 1990
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Choosing a name for your computer
Overview
RFC 1178, “Choosing a name for your computer”, is an Informational document published in August 1990 by D. Libes. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This FYI RFC is a republication of a Communications of the ACM article on guidelines on what to do and what not to do when naming your computer. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard. [Also FYI 5.]
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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