----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Bannister <[email protected]>
>> The usual definition is "disapproved". > I don't think "disapproved" is the correct word in that sense. "deprecated" in software means the use of some item is discouraged/disapproved and one shouldn't be using it. Whether a deprecated item is supported or not is a different question (hint: WONTFIX). dep·re·cate vt \ˈde-pri-ˌkāt\ dep·re·cat·ed dep·re·cat·ing Definition of DEPRECATE 1 a archaic : to pray against (as an evil) b : to seek to avert 2 : to express disapproval of 3 a : play down : make little of b : belittle, disparage -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [email protected] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [email protected] Archive: http://lists.debian.org/[email protected]
