On Sun, 23 Apr 2006, Jeff Waugh wrote: > Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 18:30:42 +1000 > From: Jeff Waugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: 'GNOME', 'Gnome' [Was: Gnome 2] > > <quote who="Alan Horkan"> > > > > [1] I'm going to beat up on you until you start writing 'GNOME' > > > correctly! > > > > We know you like Gnome but there is no need to shout. > > > > Okay if it is an acronym then the only correct way to write it is > > G.N.O.M.E. > > That is absolutely incorrect - read any modern style guide to confirm.
http://developer.gnome.org/documents/style-guide/grammar.html "Write the acronym in uppercase letters, unless there is a compelling case for lowercase." That beautifully encapsulates the mixed feelings on the topic doesn't it. > I will strongly oppose any suggestion that we move to 'Gnome', because then > there will be nothing in between our name and the name of short bearded men > who wear red caps and gather in gardens (or interpretations that are worse). > That is *not* a good message, it is not a good association, An interesting point of view. > and by breaking down the slim barrier in between, we're encouraging > people to make that mental leap. The difference in capitalisation never stopped that mental leap. > I would more readily support an entirely new name. The only way I could see ever that happening was under the threat of legal action. > So, you - or I - may not like it, but our project is 'GNOME', not 'Gnome' > and we do not need any more inconsistency. The awkward capitalisation is the least of our consistency issues but in the unlikely event I'm ever speaking in an official capicity I could probably force myself to type it in uppercase once or twice but for regular usage I'll be sticking with Gnome. -- Alan _______________________________________________ desktop-devel-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/desktop-devel-list
