Date: Thu, 29 Oct 1998 16:30:12 -0800 (PST) From: "Jason C. Wells" <jcwells@u.washington.edu> To: Wes Peters <wes@softweyr.com> Cc: advocacy@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: What names? Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.05.9810291602480.3209-100000@s8-37-26.student.washington.edu> In-Reply-To: <3638F6A9.1D526912@softweyr.com>
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On Thu, 29 Oct 1998, Wes Peters wrote: >Works with FreeBSD: An application that was not written for FreeBSD, but > can be made to run on FreeBSD *reliably.* A FreeBSD > port kit has been developed and posted on the FTP > server that will install the application from a > download or from vendor-supplied media. >Designed for FreeBSD: An application with FreeBSD binaries and a FreeBSD > installation program, from the vendor. A FreeBSD > port kit (created by FreeBSD volunteers) that auto- > mates the install process in a "standard" installation > MAY be available to simplify installation. I spawned this thread to brainstorn ONLY the names. (if such a thing is possible) I like these two designations in their conception. The naming to me is still a little bit off. The "Native" designation has been tossed about. So what wording do we all like for the two designations? I really like "Works with" because it says what it means. I say "Works with" makes the cut. Of the "Designed for"/"Native" designations neither really strikes me as catchy. If others really like one of these two, then let's hear it. Else, I have urped up some ideas. Perhaps this thread will live a one iteration life. We will see. So here is a complete brainstorm. Perhaps it will spark our imagination. 100% FreeBSD Compatible FreeBSD Certified Built for FreeBSD Built with FreeBSD FreeBSD Approved Designed for FreeBSD FreeBSD Native Native FreeBSD Perfect for FreeBSD I Like FreeBSD FreeBSD Software FreeBSD Compatible Software Use Me With FreeBSD Runs on FreeBSD I like the 100% FreeBSD Compatible as it has a degree of "certainness" to it. It says what it means too. This software is ONE HUNDRED PERCENT compatible. I think it also has a more distintion than "Works with". Just given this list with no replies from the list I say the two categories should be: Works with FreeBSD <== IAW the above "Works with" 100% FreeBSD Compatible <== IAW the above "Designed for" Catchya Later, | UW Mechanical Engineering Jason Wells | http://weber.u.washington.edu/~jcwells/ To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-advocacy" in the body of the message
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