Re: [Q] Re: [PATCH] Prefer XEmacs as X11 application class and as default frame name
>>>> "Aidan" == Aidan Kehoe
<kehoea(a)parhasard.net> writes:
Aidan> Ar an chéad lá is fiche de mí Márta, scríobh Michael Sperber:
>> >>>> "Aidan" == Aidan
Kehoe <kehoea(a)parhasard.net> writes:
>>
Aidan> Ar an fichiú lá de mí Márta, scríobh Adrian Aichner:
>
> >> My point is that discussing BRANDING_IS_FOR_THE_INSECURE on #emacs,
> >> #xemacs, comp.emacs, etc. will just trigger confrontation.
>
Aidan> I’m not sure why; when and if the patch is applied, it will be in
Aidan> a large measure to strengthen XEmacs’ branding. If someone doesn’t
Aidan> the environment variable name as self-deprecating in that context,
Aidan> they need to look a little closer.
>
> You're missing the point: this name is obscure and will make the code
> less maintainable.
Aidan> Can you suggest a better name, that ideally describes what the change does?
As I understand your patch, how about
USE_EMACS_AS_DEFAULT_APPLICATION_CLASS
or some abbreviation of it?
On the technical side, I would just suggest a configure option to set
the application class instead.
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Cheers =8-} Mike
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