Stupid OSS names (was Re: [UFO Chicago] alternatives to mailman?)

[Jesse Becker]

--- Jordan Bettis <jordanb at hafd.org> wrote:
> checking a mailbox? Heck, majordomo, what the f*ck is
> that? Does it
> involve marching bands? 

Actually, majordomo is a very old term that basically means
"master of the house."  The majordomo was responsible for
household staff, and directing the "domestic" affairs so
the master could go pheasant hunting.  The name actually
fits quite well, in this case.


--
Jesse Becker
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