Add more alternatives to device

andybalaam/crypto-terminology
Andy Balaam 9 months ago
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commit fa893e159e

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## Alternatives ## Alternatives
### Device vs. Session ### Device vs. Session and others
There is debate over whether "device" or "session" is the best word to identify There is debate over whether "device" or "session" is the best word to identify
an instance of a client. In practice, many clients use both words, and there is an instance of a client. In practice, many clients use both words, and there is
@ -413,6 +413,23 @@ strong opinions in both directions, meaning that some clients would probably
stick with their wording even if the spec recommended otherwise, so it seemed stick with their wording even if the spec recommended otherwise, so it seemed
more pragmatic to allow either. more pragmatic to allow either.
Several other words could also be used:
* "Login" is close in meaning to a device or session, but it could be confused
with the actions of logging out or in, rather than an ongoing session.
* "Client" is commonly used in the context of email. This word originates in the
technical idea of a client-server protocol, and is rarely used in
non-technical contexts. Further, where it is used, it is most commonly
referring to a program rather than a logged-in session.
* "App/Application" is very widely used, but is usually referring to a program
rather than a logged-in session.
* "Account" is used quite widely, but is normally used to refer to a user's
general identity or set of credentials, rather than a specific instance where
the user logged in.
## Further work ## Further work
Several other concepts might benefit from similar treatment. Within Several other concepts might benefit from similar treatment. Within

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