getting rid of vendor prefixes for desktop files

Rex Dieter rdieter at math.unl.edu
Tue May 20 18:15:02 UTC 2008


Matthias Clasen wrote:

> Thus, I'd like to propose that we change the packaging guidelines to
> stop recommending the addition of a vendor prefix, and remove existing
> vendor prefixes in F10. This will cause a mild one-time pain for
> existing users with customized menus. We can probably discuss ways to
> avoid that.
> 
> Comments ?

I agree with the sentiment, but, keep in mind that the current guidelines
don't go so far as to mandate vendor prefixes and that there are exceptions
to every rule.

-- Rex




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