A new user management tool

Matej Cepl mcepl at redhat.com
Fri May 23 15:24:04 UTC 2008


On Fri, 23 May 2008 08:36:20 -0400, Matthias Clasen scripst:
> We're following the recommendations of gnome documentation team here:
> http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-doc-list/2008-April/msg00028.html
> 
> login (n., adj.)
> The act of logging in to a computer, or something related to logging in
> to a computer.  Do not use "login" or "login name" as a synonym for
> username.  Do not use "logon".

OK, I used to be a lawyer, so I am used to distinguishing between 
authorities which I need to strongly adhere and to somebody who just made 
to much crack and nothing to do. I am afraid this falls squarely into the 
latter camp. Cannot we somehow object to this nonsense? Can I do something 
about it (so that we are not wasting your time)?

Matej

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