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http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/11/26/master.term.reut/index.html

'Master' and 'slave' computer labels unacceptable, officials say
Wednesday, November 26, 2003 Posted: 11:33 AM EST (1633 GMT)

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Los Angeles officials have asked that manufacturers, suppliers and contractors stop using the terms "master" and "slave" on computer equipment, saying such terms are unacceptable and offensive.

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