would it be simpler for people if we said "server" instead of "instance"? (programming.dev)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Die4Ever@programming.dev to c/lemmy@lemmy.ml

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or maybe some other terminology would be better? lots of people get confused when you ask them to choose an instance, sometimes I think even the word "proxy", "host", or "hub" is simpler

the specific terms aren't my point, just a discussion to see if we can come up with a better name

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[-] KSPAtlas@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 years ago

It may have been inspired by earlier chat systems where a server served a similar purpose?

[-] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Right. Discord is IRC-like, but all of the "servers" are just a logical separation within Discord.

[-] Zeth0s@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Thanks I never understood what a server was in discord...

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