On Tue, 2005-04-26 at 23:07 -0700, Jeff Schering wrote:
> Hi
>
> Well here is what I propose for the use of Ubuntu terms in our docs.
> Before making the proposal I did the following: I read up on the
> debate between "GNU/Linux" and "Linux"; I reviewed the Ubuntu and
> Debian websites; and I read carefully the feedback given on the list
> thread "Style Guide: How to Refer to Ubuntu."
>
> Remember, this is just a proposal. If you have any objections, say so
> and give a reason for your objection, and if possible, an alternative.
> This is going to be an iterative process.
>
> Here it is:
> -----------------------------------
>
> 1. In titles and headings:
>
> a) Use "Ubuntu Operating System", or "Ubuntu".
>
> b) You can use "Ubuntu Linux Distribution" or "Ubuntu Linux Distro,"
> but try to reserve those terms for audiences who do not need to have
> "distribution" or "distro" explained to them.
>
> 2. In the document body text:
>
> a) Use "Ubuntu Operating System" the first time you refer to Ubuntu,
> then use "Ubuntu" thereafter.
>
> b) Use "... based on Debian GNU/Linux..." when referring to Ubuntu's
> Debian roots.
>
> c) Use "... Linux-based..." when referring to Ubuntu's kernel roots.
>
> d) You may find that you must use the term "Ubuntu Linux". If so, then
> try to work in the phrase "based on Debian GNU/Linux".
>
> e) You can use "Ubuntu Linux Distribution" or "Ubuntu Linux Distro,"
> but try to reserve those terms for audiences who do not need to have
> "distribution" or "distro" explained to them.
>
> f) If you use any of these terms, (Debian, GNU/Linux, Linux,
> distribution, distro) you must explain them in the text following
> their first use, as well as in the glossary (if there is a glossary).
> The only exception is when the audience of the document is already
> knowledgeable about the terms Debian, GNU/Linux, Linux, distribution,
> and distro.
>
> 3. In the document's "About Ubuntu" section:
>
> a) If there is an About Ubuntu section in your document, then describe
> Ubuntu and its genealogy, including GNU/Linux, Debian, and the Linux
> kernel.
>
> -----------------------------------
>
> If you can think of any situations not covered by the above rules, or
> if anything needs clarification or could be better written, then let
> me know.
>
> Cheers,
> Jeff
>
> --
> GPG Key: 1024D/F23C67E8 2005-02-20 Jeff Schering <jeffschering@xxxxxxxxx>
>
+1; well stated.
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