Rename GNOME Classic to GNOME Fallback?

Seth Woodworth seth at isforinsects.com
Mon Sep 26 17:03:50 UTC 2011


> What do you mean by "expectation" and "baggage"?

I should have elaborated.

 + 'Fallback' suggests to me a case or an eventuality that shouldn't
happen, and provides the minimum functionality in case it does.
 + 'Classic' suggests to me a slightly less featured version of a
program, but one that probably provides the same functionality even if
not the ideal interface.

Failback suggests to me the expectation that GNOME + metacity will not
be required.  I think that it will be required often enough to not
call it a fallback.  The word "Classic" suggests a slight
recommendation against use, but doesn't carry a strong negative
connotation.

My opinion is completely semantically subjective , it is the
connotation I have with the terms and what I perceive of the user
experience.  Your millage (and the users') may vary greatly.

--Seth




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