> That's for example the case of "replica" instead "slave" in replication > context. > But master/slave is still the best method to explain or refer to > controller/controlled principle that is accurate in all languages and does not > need a thousand words, and master is still best term to describe anything with > top authority in any context.
I think that "replica" clearly denotes that it is "controlled" Equally, "destination" clearly denotes that it is "not controlled". Sean Firebird-Devel mailing list, web interface at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel