On Mon, 2005-04-11 at 18:12 -0400, Daniel Carrera wrote: > Jean Hollis Weber wrote: > > > >... some of these subtitles need a noun. Impress is not "presentations"; > > >it's a presentations component/program/editor/thingy. Likewise for Draw. > > > > But not Calc? Although "spreadsheet" is a noun, Calc is a "spreadsheet > > thingy" too, isn't it? > > I would find it ackward to hear of a "spreadsheet editor". A spreadsheet > is also understood to refer to the program.
me, too...That's what it says here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenOffice.org#Calc_.28spreadsheet.29 > For the purpose of brainstorming, I'll propose some random, possibly > stupid ideas: > > 1) Drop the names of the components entirely, and have no subtitles: > > * Working with Text Documents. > * Working with Spreadsheets. > * Working with Vector Graphics. > * Working with Presentations. > * Working with Equations. > * Working with Databases. > > The "Working with" can be replaced by some alternatives like "Using", > "Introducing", etc. I agree, it sounds logical, and avoids trying to "name" the type of application you are using (e.g. adding the clumsy term "editor). -- Regards, Rick Barnes www.nostabo.net ******************************************************************* PRIVILEGED - PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL This electronic mail is solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information which is confidential or privileged. If you receive this electronic mail in error, please delete it from your system immediately and notify the sender by electronic mail or using any of the contact details noted herein. This e-mail sent via Evolution 2.0.4 running on a Linux 2.6.11 kernel.
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