[RFC] Image filename conventions

[Karsten Wade]

On Fri, 2005-12-09 at 16:09 -0600, Tommy Reynolds wrote:

> I propose a file naming scheme to simplify the selective copying of
> files.  This will help reduce the complexity of the RPM packaging
> tools.
> 
> Only three formal rules are needed:
> 
> 1)  The minus sign "-" may not be used as part of the filename
>     component.

We could use other separators, e.g. the fabulous_underbar_for_this-en ?

> 1)  The minus sign only introduces the locale for the file.
> 
> 1)  Filenames without a locale component are considered language
>     neutral.
> 
> With these conventions in place:
> 
> 	"foo.png" is a language-neutral graphic.
> 
> 	"foo-it.png" is a graphic with Italian text.
> 
> 	"foo-bar.png" is not permitted usage.
> 
> Comments? Alternatives? Bribes?

Looks good to me.

- Karsten
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