I was sat here thinking surely they didn't invent the word hobbit. I know what a hobbit is from my days of role playing (sorry I had to admit it) but
- Nuts!
Just read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit_%28word%29 and you will discover they do actually hold a trademark on the name. So there is definitely no going back now.
I do agree with a few of the other comments and that of my colleague, Francois, that maybe we should consider a more professionally acceptable name that would assist in its 'saleability' to those in power.
I did like hobbit and accept hobbitmon as an alternative but only because it is easy.
Maybe something completely different is in order - lets look at some thesaurus words:
Monitor Synonyms: adviser, check, control, counsellor, device, guard, mentor, observe, police, reminder, survey, track, warship, watch
Watch Synonyms: Argus-eyed, alert, aware, on the qui vive, surveillant, vigilant, watchful, wide-awake
Surveillance Synonyms: espial, lookout, observation, spying, stakeout, track, vigil, watch
I was also looking for the word open in the thesaurus and eventually got linked to the word honest. Then I though what about honestmonitor - bit cheesy but could fit the bill and the .com and .net are available. and then... openguardian (.com & .net available) openguard (.net available - .com gone)
I will stop now
Darren
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