By removing 'master/slave' you are inadvertently implying that 'master=white, slave=black' - that is to say, by removing the words you are perpetuating the problem.
If you're going that route, why not get rid of 'kill', 'abort', etc.?
If you're going that route, why not get rid of 'kill', 'abort', etc.?
No. We can fix things one at a time. Master/slave doesn't upset me but it does upset some people. Ok, if they're willing to put in the effort to update the code and all the docs then I'm willing to adopt the new terminology.
If you can make a bona fide case that 'kill' or something else upsets you and I'm convinced that you're sincere, and you have a superior alternative like 'leader/follower', you'll have my support to make a similar change.
I have nothing against change but _context_ matters. When I read about `pty` masters or slaves, I think of pseudo-terminals not humans.