D-Bus Hell
The recurring comment on the author's blog, "D-Bus Hell," piqued their curiosity. They acknowledge that readers may have misheard "D-Bus" as "D-Bus Hell," and it's understandable given the hyphen in the domain name. The author then shares their own tale of registering the domain name "dbushell.com" in May 2004, a time when there were still many common words available for domain names.
They ponder the origins of their surname, "Bushell," and the various theories surrounding it, including French, Yorkshire, and Norman origins. They note that many spelling variations of "Bushell" exist in historical records due to illiteracy and phonetic differences. The author contrasts the fickle nature of domain names, which are leased and eventually lost, with the enduring nature of personal names.
They share their regret at not choosing a more memorable domain name, now running their business from valleyfold.co.uk. Finally, they encourage readers to explore the etymology behind their own names and domain names.
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