My name is…
Well there is another meme on planet ubuntu and this one is about the name of your computers. I typically name my computers after different ways of saying NULL in different programing languages. I currently have:
- MinusOne – This is my main computer. -1 is a way sometimes used to mark an int as NULL.
- NaN – This is my laptop, a dell inspiron 1300 … also my battery is dead if anyone knows where I can get a cheap one in Canada that would be great. NaN stands for not a number in matlab.
- Void – This is my current test box. I’m not really sure if void is used in any programing languages but it seemed to me like a synonym to NULL.
In the past I have also had:
- NULL – This was my first linux computer and the mother board died.
- Zero – A laptop that no longer works. Zero is also used as a NULL value.
I also have three devices that currently do not follow this naming convention:
- xo – This is my OLPC XO this computer came whith that name and I have not changed any of the default settings on it.
- Neo – This is my work computer, named after Neo from the matrix. When I have more than one work computer I use other matrix character this helps me keep my work machines seperated from my personal computers since some of them travel with me and spend a lot of time on my home network.
- DD-WRT – This is my router and yes it is using the DD-WRT firmware. The DD-WRT firmware is a great way to get all the power out of your router. I only just started using this and would love to get some neat tips and tricks or other recomendations that people find better and why.
Lastly I have one virtual computer:
- earobinson-PC – This is my vista box, this is the name vista gave it, and I hardly use it so it can stay like that. (Well the last time I used it was to check out google chrome)
So what do you name your computers? Also I do intend to recycle the no longer used names but if anyone has any ideas for more ways of saying NULL I would love to hear them so far the only unused one I have is None from python.
Snap on the Inspiron 1300 with a dead battery! (Although in the UK)
For me, the problem is compounded by dodgy power adaptors.
And the batteries aren’t very common, but there are whole 1300s on eBay for less than what Dell try to charge.
@alex, ya I have been thinking about doing the ebay thing but well I would rather just find a place I can grab one in toronto.
and my power adapter has a ton of electrical tape on it.
You’re missing nil in Ruby.
@method cheers
I’m not sure if this is still valid but the licensing surrounding DD-WRT used to be a bit of an issue[1] which is why Open WRT used to be a much nicer choice.
Something to be aware of in any case.
[1]http://www.bitsum.com/about-ddwrt.htm
@anonimouse hum, maybe I should look into some of the other options
Void is used in java for methods that do not return a value.
What, no /nev/dull?
nullptr (from the upcoming C standard)
@andja lol I have not programed in java in a while, guess thats where I got it from.
@Aaron, I assume thats /dev/null and I dont know if your computer name can have /’s in it guess Ill have to check it out.
@zoid, thanks, maybe if I get my hands on a computer from the future Ill name it that.
@earobinson – No, I explicitly meant “/nev/dull”, rather than /dev/null. That’s the humour behind it. And, you’re probably right- I doubt “/” is a legal character in hostnames.
If you want to chat on your XO with some cool folks, change your chat server settings to 65.5.225.206. Its where I hang out and assorted other folks from around the world
Cheers,
Kev