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From: converse@EXPO.LCS.MIT.EDU (Donna Converse)
Newsgroups: comp.windows.x
Subject: Re: don't put class name in app-defaults file
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Date: 5 Feb 90 23:04:58 GMT
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> I propose a guideline for application programmers:
> 
> 	Don't put the class name in the app-defaults file.
> 
> Any comments?

I agree completely.  It also provides the user more latitude in resource
specification if the application class resource file gives resource names,
where possible, as resource class names rather than resource instance names.
e.g., better to use *Font than *font in an app-defaults file.

The bug report has been filed.  You can change all the instances of "XCalc."
to "*" and remove the remaining "XCalc"s.  Change "icon_name" to "IconName".

Donna Converse
converse@expo.lcs.mit.edu