Name change suggestion
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Name change suggestion
Shouldn't FreeLoader's name be changed to something like OpenLoader? I understand that it may be a simple oversight or embedded developer joke but come on: FreeLoader implies that ReactOS is for lazy people.
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Don't know what the original developer intended when he named it, but I don't think that reason by itself would warrant a name change.
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On the other hand, the people who don't know about Open-Source may say it's "Free" as in "No Cost."
*shrug*
*shrug*
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Let's call it 'FreeLoafer' then. :)
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I dont get it, why does Freeloader sound like its for lazy ppl???
ReactOS is still in alpha stage, meaning it is not feature-complete and is recommended only for evaluation and testing purposes.
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That stems from the definition of freeload.EmuandCo wrote:I dont get it, why does Freeloader sound like its for lazy ppl???
Dictionary.com wrote:–verb (used without object) Informal.
1. to take advantage of others for free food, entertainment, etc.
–verb (used with object)
2. to get by freeloading
freeloader
noun
someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others
Re: Name change suggestion
being the boot loader, if people know its name they will probably already know enough about the rest anyway. besides, an OS suitable for lazy people would be a good thing wouldn't it (ie. easy to use?)?
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If ReactOS weren't suitable for lazy people, I'd have to stop using it...
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I vote for HappyFunLoader (HFL)
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