[haiku-development] Re: Name the package manager "Software Valet"
- From: Jessica Hamilton <jessica.l.hamilton@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: haiku-development@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 10:37:41 +1200
> > I hope that this discussion has been at least a little bit helpful in
> > > our endeavor to name this key program. My main concern is that a name
> > > be chosen that is distinctive rather than just using the generic
> > > "Package Manager", which, while accurate, lacks a certain amount of
> > > flair. Our web browser for instance is called "WebPositive" which IMHO
> > > is much nicer than just calling the program "Web Browser". It pays
> > > homage to NetPositive and is a memorable and likable name. I hope we
> > > can do as well for the package manager application as well.
> >
> > I also do not like the super generic, super obvious, "let's treat our
> > users like idiots" names which seem to be more common these days. I
> > guess to some extent Apple started the trend, mainly because of iOS
> > and the lowest common denominator user that it caters to.
>
I change my vote, since this seems like a vote :-P
+1 Haiku Depot
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