[Zope3-dev] Package is the wrong name for the things I called "Zope Packages".

[Jim Fulton]

Shane Hathaway wrote:
> seb bacon wrote:
> 
>> To restate part of my earlier confusing addition to the thread, 
>> hopefully a little more clearly:
>>
>> I like "bundle" for Jim's option 'C' (a package for distribution).
>>
>> I'm with Jim that a distribution package thing should have a different 
>> name from a development space thing.  Most users will only ever use a 
>> 'C', and then configure it.  We should not give them an opportunity to 
>> confuse a 'C' with an 'A' or 'B'.  For Jim's 'A' and 'B', I currently 
>> like "{closed|open} workspace", or even "{closed|open} project".
> 
> 
> As I understand it, when end users install a collection of software, 
> they don't get a 'C', they get a 'B'. 

No, they get a C.

...

> The original idea is that a collection of software and configurations is 
> either in development (open) or not (closed). 

Right.

 > No third state is
> necessary. 

Note that A, B, and C are not "states" but uses.

...

>> Finally, why is everyone ducking when the word "Product" is mentioned? 
>> It has the benefit of already meaning something to most Zope users.
> 
> 
> Because it means different things to every Zope user.  It would muddy 
> any attempt to clarify Zope 3 packaging.

What different things does it mean?

Jim


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