Re: Terminology used in OGo

Michael Brown wrote:

>Hi Folks!
>
>I've created a couple of bugs regarding terminology
>used in the English Translation of OGo, and I'd
>thought I'd bounce this off of you folks for your
>opinions.
>
>Should the terms used in the WebUI be similar to
>existing products out there?  I ask this, because I'm
>looking through the product with an eye towards an
>end-user's point of view, and I see differences in
>terms when I compare OGo to say Outlook.
>
>For example repeating appointments in OGo are called
>"cycle" or "cyclic" appointments, whereas in Outlook
>they're called "recurrence".  Should we use the same
>terms as Outlook that describe the same functionality?
> I'm thinking this could be useful in the case of
>people using the OGo webui like Outlook's Web Access,
>and are using the Zidelook connector with Outlook on
>the desktop.
>
>Opinions?  I'm working my way through OGo, and I'm
>prepared to raise bugs and add patch files if folks
>think it's worth while.
>
>Thanks for your time!
>
>/Mike
>
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'cylcic' is not commonly used in this manner.
the term 'recurring' is much better suited to people and social contexts 
in general.

cyclic imples regidity or an 'impersonal pattern'. nature cycles, the 
earth's path around the sun is cyclic.
the diurnal 'cycle'. etc.

people recur. although one could say the upgrade pattern imposed by 
certian monopolies upon their users
is cyclic. :)

regards,

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