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would it be simpler for people if we said "server" instead of "instance"? (programming.dev)
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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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[–] FuckyWucky@hexbear.net 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

nerd a server can have multiple instances.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

And an instance could be hosted on multiple servers.

[–] RootBeerGuy@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 year ago

I get what you mean but no one can check easily if two instances are on the same physical server. At least no one that requires a simplification in what we call instances. Unless I misunderstood what you meant.