> There are a couple of conventions, but it appears that few people follow > them these days. The ones I've noticed that are somewhat common are: Too add another thing, try not to use a name that infringes on other people's trademarks. Check also web sites and majordomo lists. (For instance, if you want to call your list abcdefg, check that no one uses a web site called abcdefg.com, and if they do, that your businesses are not related.) JT