Re: [Q] Re: [PATCH] Prefer XEmacs as X11 application class and as default frame name
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.
Can you suggest a better name, that ideally describes what the change does?
Also, at the very least, this kind of heavy-duty user-visible change
will at least need an entry in etc/NEWS.
I can add that, sure.
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