On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 1:45 AM, Miroslav Pokorny < [email protected]> wrote:
> @Kevin> > >> Because it isn't a path, it's just a handle allowing you to open a "File". >> It could just as easily represent a dynamically created temporary file, >> mapped memory, or an I/O channel to some attached USB device. >> >> If I was to pick another name, it's the "File" prefix that would be first >> against the wall when the revolution comes. "ResourceRef" would be one >> possibility. Or even just "Openable" >> >> Resource is also a poor name because it is not very specific. What exactly is a resource ? Is a printer a resource ? what does it mean to create a directory on a Printer ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
