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[Savannah-cvs] [183] mention 4+ length on project identifiers


From: karl
Subject: [Savannah-cvs] [183] mention 4+ length on project identifiers
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:21:49 +0000

Revision: 183
          
http://svn.sv.gnu.org/viewvc/?view=rev&root=administration&revision=183
Author:   karl
Date:     2016-04-11 00:21:43 +0000 (Mon, 11 Apr 2016)
Log Message:
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mention 4+ length on project identifiers

Modified Paths:
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    trunk/sviki/HowToGetYourProjectApprovedQuickly.mdwn

Modified: trunk/sviki/HowToGetYourProjectApprovedQuickly.mdwn
===================================================================
--- trunk/sviki/HowToGetYourProjectApprovedQuickly.mdwn 2016-04-07 18:12:27 UTC 
(rev 182)
+++ trunk/sviki/HowToGetYourProjectApprovedQuickly.mdwn 2016-04-11 00:21:43 UTC 
(rev 183)
@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@
 
 -   Apply valid copyright and license notices using our templates to
     each source file in your project; include a copy of the license you
-    chose. See <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-howto.html>.
+    chose.  It is ideal for derived files to carry (generated) notices
+    as well.  See <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-howto.html>.
 
 -   Refer to the "GNU/Linux operating system" instead of "Linux", which
     is the kernel. Advertise the free software movement, which we
@@ -39,6 +40,12 @@
     for information about that process; it does not happen through
     Savannah.
 
+-   Project identifiers should be at least four characters long (barring
+    historical practice or some other exceptional case), and
+    as specific and descriptive as possible.  Your project will be part
+    of a huge universe of free software both on and off of Savannah.
+    Strive for a globally unique name that makes it easy to find.
+
 The review we do can be lengthy and difficult for both the submitter and
 the reviewer, or it can be easy. Be sure to follow these steps; if your
 project doesn't comply with our requirements, we will ask you to make
@@ -122,7 +129,7 @@
     software. Further information at
     <http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-software-for-freedom.html>.  As
     a consequence, we do not accept projects with the word "open" in
-    their name; we suggest you replace it with free instead, or use
+    their name; we suggest you replace it with "free" instead, or use
     another project name of your choice.
 
 If you follow all this advice and carefully prepare your project




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