Decorative dingbats add design flexibility

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Posted 28 December 2010 - 04:46 AM

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#2 samadore

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Posted 28 December 2010 - 05:59 AM

iApp??

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Posted 28 December 2010 - 07:10 AM

samadore, on 28 December 2010 - 05:59 AM, said:

iApp??

In-line definition in the 4th paragraph: "...Mac OS X (iApp) applications..." Not too bad, in fact; kind-of for the applications you'll be finding in the Mac OS X App-store, such as the iWork applications... and, it's shorter than "Mac OS X applications"

. Unless and until Big Steve decides to trademark "iApp" for something else, that is.

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Posted 28 December 2010 - 06:52 PM

This (and any characters) can also be obtained from any App Menu with
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Posted 29 December 2010 - 10:20 PM

thubsch, on 28 December 2010 - 07:10 AM, said:

samadore, on 28 December 2010 - 05:59 AM, said:

iApp??

. Unless and until Big Steve decides to trademark "iApp" for something else, that is.

Yes, saw it in the article. Just surprised as had never heard or seen it used in that context. Author seems to be trying to coin a term which I feel will be confusing. I personally prefer sticking to 'Application' for OS X programs and 'App' for programs on iOS devices. Guess time will tell which moniker catches on.

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Posted 30 December 2010 - 07:17 AM

samadore, on 29 December 2010 - 10:20 PM, said:

thubsch, on 28 December 2010 - 07:10 AM, said:

samadore, on 28 December 2010 - 05:59 AM, said:

iApp??

. Unless and until Big Steve decides to trademark "iApp" for something else, that is.

Oohh... Given the tendency to abbreviate everything, I'd bet on "App". And, given Apple's tendency to infuse Mac OS X with iOS, the difference between "Mac OS X Application" and "iOS App" will dwindle........ to "iApp".