Glen, FYI, There is a movement to *not* use generic names [1] in apache projects. Also please remember that -1's on name changes are non-binding :)
[1] http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=incubator-general&m=113743987328371&w=2 thanks, dims On 4/17/06, Glen Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi folks: > > >> IMO *Apache Commons Policy* is too generic as the brand name of this > >> project I propose *Apache Neethi* as the brand name instead. > >> > >> Neethi -- It is Sinhalese term for rules. Policy is some sense the set > >> of rules which describes nature of the service contract of the web > >> service provider. Hence I think it is a proper term as the brand name > >> for the project. > > Sorry, but -1 from me. I think Apache Commons Policy is a perfect name > for the package, because it says what it is. Case in point - I think > Apache Commons Logging is a great name for that project too. > > Let's leave it clear and simple without forcing people to say "Neethi, > what's that?" (yes I understand that Sinhalese speakers might well be > able to do that, but we've already got quite a few Sinhalese names.... :)) > > --Glen > > P.S. If people are really wanting to change it, I'd suggest "Policy4J" > is a much clearer alternative which works for both english and sinhalese. > -- Davanum Srinivas : http://wso2.com/blogs/
