[haiku-development] Re: Name the package manager "Software Valet"

  • From: Sean Collins <smc.collins@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: haiku-development@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:50:59 -0400

Jessica Hamilton wrote:
> > 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
+1 Haiku Depot sounds good.


Sean

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