Host Database Field: SYSTEM-TYPE

[This document describes a field in the Princeton University Host Database. You may also view descriptions of other fields.]

The System-Type is a a general description of the manufacturer (and perhaps model) for the device. In most cases this is something fairly general, such as DELL-PC, HP-PRINTER, APPLE-MACINTOSH, or SUN.

• If you have an IBM PC or clone (e.g. any Intel-based computer), look for the name of the manufacturer; e.g. GATEWAY-PC or DELL-PC; if you don't see it, just choose PC-CLONE.

• If you have an Apple Macintosh, your system type is APPLE-MACINTOSH. If you have another manufacturers's Mac clone, look for that manufacturer's name; e.g. RADIUS-MACINTOSH-CLONE; if you don't see it, just choose MACINTOSH-CLONE.

• If your device is a printer, look for the name of the manufacturer; e.g. HP-PRINTER or APPLE-PRINTER; if you don't see it, just choose UNKNOWN-PRINTER.

• If you have an X-TERMINAL, look for the manufacturer, e.g. NCD-X-TERM.

You can send email to hostmaster@princeton.edu to get a new system type added to the list.