is it archlinux or arch linux

INCSlayer · 2008-10-02 15:15:09

basically what the topic says since the logo on the site does not have a space between arch and linux but most other places have is that just a oversight in the logo or is there a point to it?

Misfit138 · 2008-10-02 15:22:08

I would say the Aaron is the only one who can truly stamp an official answer on this, however, a few observations:

Judd called it Arch Linux
All documentation refers to it as Arch Linux
As long as I have been around, the logo has been archlinux.

Mr.Elendig · 2008-10-02 15:32:13

"The Arch Linux name and logo are recognized trademarks. Some rights reserved." -- The bottom of the main page

Edit: But can we trust the main page?

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kensai · 2008-10-02 15:55:58

Officialy I use in the newsletter and everywhere Arch Linux. Because it looks professional.

lucke · 2008-10-02 16:02:03

Logos rarely show a proper name ;-p

Cerebral · 2008-10-02 16:04:50

I don't think anybody would throw a fit if it was used either way.

Arch Linux is more than just a name to us. ArchLinux is our OS.

RobertoVanto · 2008-10-02 16:08:33

RMS says you should use the term ArchGNU/Linux. ;-)

Dusty · 2008-10-02 16:25:32

I always assumed the 'space' in the logo was implied by the change in font face and colour between the two words. So Arch Linux in proper conversation. But nobody will be too confused if you use archlinux, its not like there's two different products. Just don't use Ark Linux.

Dusty

xd-0 · 2008-10-02 17:00:14

Dusty wrote:

I always assumed the 'space' in the logo was implied by the change in font face and colour between the two words. So Arch Linux in proper conversation. But nobody will be too confused if you use archlinux, its not like there's two different products. Just don't use Ark Linux.
Dusty

That's almost a standard in webdesign.

Arch Linux is more professional even thoug I sometimes write archlinux in all haste.

voteforpedro36 · 2008-10-02 20:56:37

But when I registered the forum, it told me I couldn't register for Arch Linux; just ArchLinux.

SkonesMickLoud · 2008-10-02 20:59:10

Whatever you want it to be...

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thayer · 2008-10-02 21:13:52

It's true that early records show it to be Arch Linux, however I do think that Archlinux or even ArchLinux is more appropriate. After all, it's not an Arch Bishop, but an Archbishop...and an Archenemy. It just makes more sense to me that way.

And I'm slowly trying to swing things this way as I update my own packages and documents...

For the record, I believe our OverLord prefers the CamelCased spelling of ArchLinux--which is still better than a two-word solution IMO.

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lucke · 2008-10-02 21:33:07

It's simply Arch! And it's the best!

kensai · 2008-10-02 21:35:10

I just will never use ArchLinux in the newsletter, it looks so unprofessional. Arch Linux all the way. I really think we should get this to votations.

moljac024 · 2008-10-02 21:47:32

kensai wrote:

I just will never use ArchLinux in the newsletter, it looks so unprofessional. Arch Linux all the way. I really think we should get this to votations.

I agree, unprofessional. Archlinux, however, looks better (if it has to be one word)

kensai · 2008-10-02 23:11:35

http://web.archive.org/web/200203280434 … linux.org/

I was pointed out to this link by a developer, Dan McGee and thatnks to him, we have an answer. Is Arch Linux.

finferflu · 2008-10-02 23:18:37

So we finally have the ultimate, true, inviolable holy name by which we can swear in all confidence

Misfit138 · 2008-10-03 02:24:14

thayer wrote:

It's true that early records show it to be Arch Linux, however I do think that Archlinux or even ArchLinux is more appropriate. After all, it's not an Arch Bishop, but an Archbishop...and an Archenemy. It just makes more sense to me that way.
And I'm slowly trying to swing things this way as I update my own packages and documents...
For the record, I believe our OverLord prefers the CamelCased spelling of ArchLinux--which is still better than a two-word solution IMO.

I wholeheartedly agree. Archlinux, ftw.

thayer · 2008-10-03 03:24:52

finferflu wrote:

So we finally have the ultimate, true, inviolable holy name by which we can swear in all confidence

I'm stubborn, and I won't believe it until I hear it from Aaron

It's true the old website used Arch Linux--then again many package descriptions and wiki references currently use Archlinux and they predate my time as a developer. The old website also used a different logo...things change as necessary.

kensai · 2008-10-03 03:37:34

thayer wrote:

finferflu wrote:
So we finally have the ultimate, true, inviolable holy name by which we can swear in all confidence
I'm stubborn, and I won't believe it until I hear it from Aaron
It's true the old website used Arch Linux--then again many package descriptions and wiki references currently use Archlinux and they predate my time as a developer. The old website also used a different logo...things change as necessary.

This really needs to be solved, we seriously need consistency.

daf666 · 2008-10-03 07:21:03

FYI:
Results 1 - 10 of about 2,800,000 for archlinux.
Results 1 - 10 of about 1,760,000 for "arch linux".

But I just call it Arch, like 'Madonna'

Frots · 2008-10-03 08:07:18

voteforpedro36 wrote:

But when I registered the forum, it told me I couldn't register for Arch Linux; just ArchLinux.

True, thats the secret answer

GERGE · 2008-10-03 08:18:59

You should use Arch GNU/Linux

edit: My first post. Hello everyone, I hope we can be together for many happy years

Anyway, I just read something about naming of Linux distros. I happen to agree with the writer. I wonder what you will think?

http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/col … rse_bolted

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molom · 2008-10-03 08:20:00

daf666 wrote:

FYI:
Results 1 - 10 of about 2,800,000 for archlinux.
Results 1 - 10 of about 1,760,000 for "arch linux".
But I just call it Arch, like 'Madonna'

Now that is a strange one

Personally I don't care. Let the user call it whatever he/she wants, but when it comes to documentation and official material, it should be called 'Arch Linux'.

Allan · 2008-10-03 10:01:11

molom wrote:

Personally I don't care.

Agreed. I just can't see how this really matters....

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