The 'ex::' namespace is intended for experimental modules afaik.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erik Norgaard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 18 May 2004 20:52
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> Subject: Namespace convenions
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>
> Hi,
>
> I just browsed through the namespace guidelines and the
> concern about avoiding the namspace to clutter up.
>
> So I was wondering if there are some reserved namespace tags
> such as for mime-types: X- for experimental, maybe P- for
> proprietary or private. Of course this would just mean that
> the X- space would clutter up, but the idea is that if you
> use X-modules then you asked for it :-)
>
> As modules mature they could be adopted into the registred
> name- space, dropping the X-.
>
> As it is right now module registration is an all or none.
> With the above new modules could appear and mature, merge
> with others or disappear without getting into the
> regiestrered namespace only to become obsolete or unsupported.
>
> I also ask to avoid unintentional conflicts when brewing my
> own modules, such as File::X-Backup instead of File::Backup.
>
> Just a thought, cheers, Erik
> PS: sorry - i'm new on the list :-)
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