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RE: List packages Status column terminology
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Drew Adams |
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RE: List packages Status column terminology |
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Fri, 17 Jan 2014 07:57:59 -0800 (PST) |
> > Why use the word 'available' instead of 'install'?
>
> Because the top of the columns say that it's about the "Status", and
> saying that the "Status" of that package is "install" would make
> no sense.
>
> "available" is not a great choice, tho. The suggested "not installed"
> might be a bit better, but it's longer and I'd rather try and shorten
> this column. Any other idea?
Are these field values _links_ that install and uninstall?
If so, "install" and "uninstall" (and "action" instead of "status").
If not, why not?
(Disclaimer: Have not been following this thread.)
Re: List packages Status column terminology, Richard Stallman, 2014/01/18
Re: List packages Status column terminology, Trent W. Buck, 2014/01/23