Re: "Folder" or "directory"? Standardization?

[Åsmund Skjæveland <aasmunds fys uio no>]

> > Some packages use the word "folder", some the word "directory", and some
> > use both. Is there an official GNOME name for this type of file, or is
> > it up to the developers? If there is no such standard name, one should
> 
> Please consult
> http://developer.gnome.org/documents/style-guide/x10997.html on the use of
> both words.

I quote:

directory 
        
        Definition: 
        
        A special type of file that
        enables you to organize other
        files into a hierarchical
        structure. Only use the term
        directory when you make specific
        references to the structure of
        the file system. 
        
        
        
        
        Example: 
        
        The New Folder menu item creates
        a new folder on your desktop.
        This folder is located in the
        directory /.nautilus/desktop
        
folder 
        
        Definition: 
        
        A representation of a directory
        in a graphical application. Use
        the term folder when you
        document applications that use
        folder icons to represent
        directories. 
        
        
        
        
        Example: 
        
        To create a folder, choose
        File->New Folder. 
        
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Åsmund Skjæveland <aasmunds@fys.uio.no>