Re: Terminology

["Michael T. Babcock" <mbabcock fibrespeed net>]

Liam Quin wrote:

> > Speaking of "properties" works well for objects, but does it work well
> > for a whole application?
>
> There is certainly precedent -- open look used that term, and there is
> a Props key on a Sun keyboard which is supposed to bring up a properties
> window for any window, program or selected object.

IBM has made precedents for many things that should not be repeated.

Preferences revolves around the user.
Properties revolves around the application's nature.
Options are a more third-person term.

I like options or preferences.

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