Computer Hostnames

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Author	Message
SGTF Send message Joined: 28 Jun 00 Posts: 8 Credit: 951,446 RAC: 6	Message 879612 - Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 0:48:45 UTC
	Can one set a preference where host names are displayed publicly? Right now it appears the names of my computers are only displayed when I am logged in under my account. Or do any of the compiled stats sites display host names? If not (due to security?), maybe SETI could add a field(s) in the account preferences for users to attach a name to each of their hosts. ____________ Simian Guerrilla Task Force :: Forbidden Zone Geocaches
	ID: 879612 ·

Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 11987 Credit: 18,003,113 RAC: 56,290	Message 879616 - Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 1:08:14 UTC
	Displaying hostnames would be a big security concern and would allow for targeted attacks on your network, which is why they are only displayed for the account owner when they are logged in. I don't know if implementing an account-based naming convention for a user's machine(s) would be worth the trouble in programming as this doesn't seem to be a oft-requested feature. ____________
	ID: 879616 ·

SGTF Send message Joined: 28 Jun 00 Posts: 8 Credit: 951,446 RAC: 6	Message 879726 - Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 13:48:13 UTC - in response to Message 879616.
	I don't know, my computers to me are like pets. I give them all names and feel as though they have their own little personalities. I'd like to give them the recognition they deserve! ;-) ____________ Simian Guerrilla Task Force :: Forbidden Zone Geocaches
	ID: 879726 ·

Ageless Send message Joined: 9 Jun 99 Posts: 11635 Credit: 1,999,257 RAC: 4,220	Message 879731 - Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 14:14:39 UTC - in response to Message 879726. Last modified: 27 Mar 2009, 14:14:52 UTC
	Then put them in your signature. Which gives me the choice whether I want to see it or not. I am not too interested in seeing other people's computer names. Most out there use a default Network & host name anyway. ____________ Jord - BOINC FAQ Service - BOINC User Wiki Real is just a matter of perception.
	ID: 879731 ·

Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 9 Apr 02 Posts: 11987 Credit: 18,003,113 RAC: 56,290	Message 879734 - Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 14:25:11 UTC - in response to Message 879726.
	I don't know, my computers to me are like pets. I give them all names and feel as though they have their own little personalities. I'd like to give them the recognition they deserve! ;-) Well, you certainly have the choice of naming each machine within your OS of choice. ..and when you name them within the OS, your account will show those names when logged in - but others won't be able to see them to avoid a targeted attack/security risk. ____________
	ID: 879734 ·

SGTF Send message Joined: 28 Jun 00 Posts: 8 Credit: 951,446 RAC: 6	Message 879825 - Posted: 27 Mar 2009, 19:40:38 UTC - in response to Message 879731. Last modified: 27 Mar 2009, 19:53:11 UTC
	Then put them in your signature. Which gives me the choice whether I want to see it or not. I am not too interested in seeing other people's computer names. Most out there use a default Network & host name anyway. I'm not sure what you mean. One always has a choice whether to look at such a data element or not. Adding this option (or any option) wouldn't force you to do anything... ?? ____________ Simian Guerrilla Task Force :: Forbidden Zone Geocaches
	ID: 879825 ·

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