1. Hostnames

    pile:

    nosmo:

    There’s a certain level of geeky connection that comes from naming a computer or a device. Some people seem to have naming schemes and consistent themes. I generally don’t. So Tumblr, what do you call your machines?

    At Vimeo, all the dev machines are named after secondary Top Gun characters. Merlin, Cougar and Hollywood so far.

    At BR, Steroidal Bay Area Sluggers… So far, Canseco and MacGuire…