Underscores (in Hostnames) Strike Again
Allowing underscores in netlab node names may cause issues due to non-compliance with ancient RFCs, despite their initial compatibility with recommended Linux distributions.
MAIN POINTS
- Underscores in netlab node names originate from historical or programming preferences.
- These names work well with recommended Linux distributions initially.
- Potential issues arise from ignoring ancient RFCs.
- Plugins like multilab use underscores for unique hostnames.
TAKEAWAYS
- Historical practices can influence current naming conventions.
- Compatibility issues may arise from non-standard naming practices.
- Following RFC guidelines can prevent unexpected problems.
- Programmers often have preferences that may conflict with standards.