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<reference anchor='RFC0236'>

<front>
<title>Standard host names</title>
<author initials='J.' surname='Postel' fullname='Jon Postel'>
<organization>University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Computer Science Department, NMC</organization></author>
<date month='September' day='27' year='1971' />
<abstract>
<t>In RFC #226, Peggy Karp suggested that there be a set of standard host names, that the names be 6 characters in length, and gave a partial list.  In RFC #229, I suggested 8 character names and gave a longer list.  Here I present my list again with some modifications.</t>
<t>I also suggest that as far as possible the Standard host names be consistent with the site names used by the Network Information Center.  It also seems to me to be a good idea to consult with each host's technical liaison officer before assigning that host's name.</t></abstract></front>

<seriesInfo name='RFC' value='236' />
</reference>
