[Zope3-dev] Discussion: Configuration vs. Configuration

[seb bacon]

On Wed, 2003-04-23 at 12:40, Guido van Rossum wrote:
> > We also discussed a nice icon to represent active and inactive
> > connections.  The preferred notation was something along the lines of
> > the 'lollipop' interface notation in UML:
> > 
> > Inactive:  -  o--
> > Active:    -o--
> > 
> > We also discussed variations on wires, pipes and light switches.
> 
> I believe that getting too literal with the icons and metaphors is a
> bad idea.

Why?  Do you dislike the use of a trash can icon for "delete"?  Or is
this not what you mean?

seb