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bug#75143: debbugs info manual name
From: |
Michael Albinus |
Subject: |
bug#75143: debbugs info manual name |
Date: |
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:10:16 +0100 |
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Gnus/5.13 (Gnus v5.13) |
Morgan Smith <Morgan.J.Smith@outlook.com> writes:
> Hello!
Hi Morgan,
> I wanted to make a quick suggestion on the debbugs info manuals names.
> I think we should name the user manual "debbugs" and the programmer
> manual "debbugs-programmer-manual" (NOT "debbugs-pm").
>
> Currently the info manual is called: debbugs-ug.info
> The programmer info manual is called: debbugs.info
>
> This means people typing "info debbugs" will get the programmer info
> manual, not the user info manual.
>
> When I was first starting to use debbugs I skimmed the programmer info
> manual accidentally and got quite confused trying to find the
> information I wanted. I ran "info debbugs" and opened the section
> "searching bugs" hoping to find the user commands, not elisp ones.
>
> The programmer manual does mention the user manual but as I was skimming
> for something specific, not reading it carefully, I missed that.
Although I understand your reasons, I'm not convinced that this is worth
the trouble. The manuals exist for 13 years (debbugs.texi) and 10 years
(debbugs-ug.texi). It night confuse prople, if we rename them.
Furthermore, there are references to both manuals from outside. Those
references would be broken.
> Thanks,
>
> Morgan
Best regards, Michael.