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anaconda



Joined: 18 Apr 2006
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Location: Finland

PostPosted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:22 am    Post subject: New name? Reply with quote

DSL-N is NOT a very good name for this exellent new os!
hope it isn't too late to change the name..

I can just imagine replying to question:
"What os are you using?"
DSL-N. I mean Not DSL but like big small linux..
I'm using DSL not. OK not DSL, so what are you using??

confusing and complicated

I mean how can a name be something-not or not-something?
I'm familiar with the naming of GNU=Gnu is Not Unix etc.. but dont think it is a good idea in this case.

(Better?) ideas:

DSSL Double Size Small Linux
LSL Large Small Linux / Larger (but still) Small Linux
BDSL Big-DSL
DSL-BB DSL:s Big-Brother
BB-DSL Big-Brother of DSL
100M DSL
DSL II
DSLx2 2x bigger than DSL
DSL Double Size Linux

Other ideas?
Am I alone with my opinion of the name?

Sorry for the negative feedback. I think DSL-N (the os) is a very good idea and good os!
I love DSL, but I need SATA support with my main machine, so the new kernel is what I need. I'll be using DSL with my (old) laptop as long as it lasts.. And with my small USB-sticks..
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Peter



Joined: 20 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:15 pm    Post subject: Hmmm. Reply with quote

come to think of it, I should keep my mouth shut...

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newOldUser



Joined: 18 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I really hesitate to say anything on this subject because I don't want to ruffle any feathers, but......

I think I agree with Anaconda. Great idea to have a second OS. Excellent initial effort to get the alpha releases out. Kudos to everyone involved.

I have to say when I first saw the Damn Small Linux - Not name my first thought was something a boss long ago told me. "Developers shouldn't do Marketing and Marketing shouldn't Develop"

I do like the idea of tying the two OS's together via their names but the "- Not" just seems a little lacking. I'm also not sure how the name will play for non-English speakers.

I think the bottom line on this subject is that the user community will learn to live with whatever John and Robert want to call this OS. I wasn't around for the start of Damn Small Linux but I'm sure that didn't sit well at first.

Just my 2 cents worth of thought. Thanks for your efforts.
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papakanush



Joined: 20 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DSL-Steroids
DSL-SOHO
Question
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ubl



Joined: 22 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

imho call it DIESEL or any [i]real[/i] word, not an acronym that always needs an explanation.
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fos



Joined: 18 Apr 2006
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Location: Texas

PostPosted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DSL -N is not DSL.

Something like gnu is not unix. Smile

DSL-N is not nano.

A rose by any other name.....

fos....
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Mule



Joined: 22 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:55 pm    Post subject: How about... Reply with quote

Since it isn't an extreme anymore (damn small) you should probably drop damn from the name.

How about
- Linux Light
- Kinda Small Linux (KSL)
- DSL+


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humpty



Joined: 22 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did suggest
DSL-B B for 'bigger'

I do like Linux Light, but some other distros have got that.

How about Frugalix ?
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retry3



Joined: 19 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:46 am    Post subject: New name Reply with quote

Doesn't need one- but as long as we are gassing around, how about an approx 100mb cap and call it " DSL Doubled " ? I really don't care what it's called as long as we get what sounds like the answer to a prayer.
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Peter



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:43 pm    Post subject: on that note... Reply with quote

"Double D". Sorry, couldn't resist.
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ribo



Joined: 25 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 1:35 pm    Post subject: new name Reply with quote

If you want to follow the gnu style, might I suggest:
[b]Un-DSL[/b]

"Un-DSL is Not DSL"
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eMeRy



Joined: 21 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Wed May 03, 2006 9:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What do you think about [b]XDSL[/b], like e[b]X[/b]tra-[b]DSL[/b]?
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torp



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PostPosted: Fri May 05, 2006 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

how about "Damn Smart Linux"

torp
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yeti



Joined: 08 May 2006
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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2006 5:30 pm    Post subject: Down-Sized Linux Reply with quote

Robert & John

I think it would be better not to fragment the DSL idea, but rather to generalize it.
Assuming DSL to mean Down-Sized Linux, the basic premise, you might envision a number of related products such as

1. DSL50 The heir of Damn-Small Linux, with a target size of 50M
2. DSL70 The heir of DSL-N, with a target size of 70M
3. DSL25, or whatever, a new skinnied-down base
and so on.

The word Damn may have out-lived its usefulness, now that you are famous.

yeti
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