Re: rfc in naming host

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Anthony Fajri wrote:
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> what is the rfc about the ethics in giving a name for a host
> can i use my name as a reverse for my computer?

The convention for hostnames is laid out in RFC-953.

RFC-2317 deals with classless delegation of reverse addresses.

You could do worse than work to a small subset of legal names, I prefer;

8 characters or less, 1st character a letter, others letters (7 bit
ASCII) or digits (0-9), avoid punctuation. This also complies with less
formal requirements of some now nearly defunct operating systems
versions. So you don't find you have allocated someone a hostname they
can't use.

Just because "-" is permitted and "_" (now) generally works, you aren't
compelled to use them.

Make sure whatever you use for "reverse", maps forward back to it's own
IP address, and use this FQDN in your MTA for when it says "HELO" (or EHLO).

I assume English isn't your first language, "ethics" would be more about
making sure the name is not libellous, blasphemous or rude, by my
understanding of the word "ethics". I'm not aware of an RFC on those
aspects, although some documents do give general advice. http://sod.ms/
probably ignores that advice.
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