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a memo issued by los angeles county to computer suppliers:

The County of Los Angeles actively promotes and is committed to ensure a 
work environment that is free from any discriminatory influence be it 
actual or perceived. As such, it is the County's expectation that our 
manufacturers, suppliers and contractors make a concentrated effort to 
ensure that any equipment, supplies or services that are provided to 
County departments do not possess or portray an image that may be 
construed as offensive or defamatory in nature. 

One such recent example included the manufacturer's labeling of 
equipment where the words ''Master/Slave'' appeared to identify the 
primary and secondary sources. Based on the cultural diversity and 
sensitivity of Los Angeles County, this is not an acceptable 
identification label.

We would request that each manufacturer, supplier and contractor review, 
identify and remove/change any identification or labeling of equipment 
or components thereof that could be interpreted as discriminatory or 
offensive in nature before such equipment is sold or otherwise provided 
to any County department. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and 
assistance.
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