Re: As 2.0 looms (fwd)
linuxsys@ssg.com (msmith@quix.robins.af.mil)
Mon, 29 Apr 1996 09:11:45 -0400 (EDT)
> > > > The one "ALPHA" is "DEC_ALPHA" for me. Or we use "EXPERIMENTAL" for
> > > > the other "alpha". What about a replace before 2.0 is out?
> > >
> > > Alpha has always meant preproduction quality code. Its not my fault digital
> > > gave their machine a stupid name. Call the DEC Alpha stuff "DEC Alpha"
> >
> > Unfortunately this gives a terrible directory name (with a blank).
> > Even using the greek letter (that's what DEC thought of) is not too
> > nice. What about capitalizing ALPHA if DEC's product is meant, and
> > using lowercase "[Aa]lpha" for pre-production quality?
> Ulrich
>
> I think this would just confuse people more (as 1.4/2.0). I prefered the
> idea of some other tag (such as EXPERIMENTAL or something)... People tend
> to ignore differences in case.
"AXP" would make sense to me. Seems to fit nicely with i386, sparc, etc.
-Melvin S.