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List:       kde-usability
Subject:    Re: "Folder" or "Directory"?
From:       "Craig Drummond" <Craig.Drummond () gmx ! net>
Date:       2003-10-16 11:36:12
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> The argument in the mail you linked to is that file system folders should
> be 
> named directories, while non-filesystem folders (like kmail folders)
> should 
> be named folders.
> 
> I personally think this is rather insane, as i doubt any normal users will
> 
> be able to make that distinction.

Yup - I agree. What a *stupid* argument! If they're going to be called by
different names, then they should ahve a different representation.

> Maybe you should take this to core-devel? The chance of actually reaching
> a 
> decission there is better i think.

OK. I'll send my previous mail to kde-core-devel. Just thought the usability
list was a better place for this discussion. In fact, maybe I'll add your
comments above, and CC to kde-usability.

> 
> Mvh
> Troels

Craig.

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