On 1/20/2012 2:19 PM, Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote: > On Jan 20, 2012, at 11:54 , Jeff Epler wrote: >> Right now in the v2.5_branch of development, we have >> linuxcnc [the main program] >> xlinuxcnc [the Xaw-based GUI] >> linuxcncrsh [the program we're talking about now] >> tklinuxcnc [the Tk-based GUI] >> >> unix command names are generally lowercase, so it's 'linuxcnc' rather than >> 'LinuxCNC' there. >> >> If we were to shorten them up, maybe it should be "cnc" in command names >> (xcnc, cncrsh, tkcnc). >> >> "lcnc" and "lnc" are both used as marketing names by other cnc control >> manufacturers; I'd be pretty reluctant to use these as command names in >> LinuxCNC. > > I'd love to have a shorter alternative to "linuxcnc" for use in command names > etc. > > "cnc" is pretty good, and i'd think it's generic enough that we don't have to > fear litigation. But my track record at guessing laws is pretty bad, and as > has been pointed out, being in the right legally is probably less important > than avoiding being targetted by the economic weapon of litigation. > > That said, i'd also like something less generic, more "ours". > Let's not forget that the "alias" command built into the shell allows the user to call the programs anything he/she likes. (Indeed, with just a little effort an unwary user can completely screw up the works with this seemingly innocent command, so I'm not going to post it as the proverbial answer to a maiden's prayer.)
Silly me, I hadn't looked at the v2.5_branch to see if the code's already being rebranded before I asked the question. Sorry. Jeff's reply points in the direction I expected, I just wanted to make sure. I'll assume the same rule-of-thumb for the scripts and executables Jeff didn't mention, e.g., linuxcnclcd, linuxcncserver, linuxcnctop, linuxcncmkdesktop, linuxcnc-environment, etc., just in case they crop up in the Wiki. Now, if only I can get some time to edit some more pages. Regards, Kent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-developers mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers
