Re: device-type or device_type?

[Matt Sealey <matt%genesi-usa.com@localhost>]

Wolfgang Solfrank wrote:
> Hi,
>
> > Scanning through the whole current source it seems to me as
> > "device_type" is the prefered writing. Only three places differ:
>
> Yes, "device_type" is the correct spelling according to IEEE 1275-1994.
> Actually, the glossary has the following to say at the topic:
>
> Note--This property can be created with *property* or with *device-type*.
> Note the spelling difference between the property name ("device_type")
> and the command name "device-type". This is an historical accident.
> The property name should have been "device-type" for consistency with
> the naming convetions generally used herein, but changing the property
> name would have resulted in compatibility problems for little payback.
>
> Is there any box out there which spells it "device-type"?

No. Most implementors read the specs.

Like it says, there is a command "device-type" which sets the current
device's device_type property, and there is the property. Everyone
writing firmware realises this distinction :D

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Matt Sealey <matt%genesi-usa.com@localhost>
Genesi, Manager, Developer Relations