Arch linux logo

I was always wondering what is that black "shadow" behind the mighty blue arch? It certenly doesn't look like it is cast by the arch, so what is it?
The only idea that it came to me is that it is a ponytail. :? But then the arch seems to me like a cherokee. (no ofense meant here to any cherokee arch linux user. i was just recently playing prey )

elasticdog wrote:I never thought is looked like a shadow, but just a swoosh of motion kind of like on the NASA logo or something...just a design decision, and I rather like it.
me too. let's keep it this way ;-)

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Is there a tutorial for creating Arch Linux logo?

as the title says, I am looking for a tutorial on how to create Arch Linux logo using either Gimp/Photoshop/Inkscape
Any links / videos to one would be nice
Thanks in advance

You have the artwork, you just are interested in how it was created?
There is a thread here somewhere about the new logo - Thayer describes the font selection (from memory), but I don't recall any detail about the icons themselves.
You could always just work from the originals with trial and error...
http://www.archlinux.org/art/

New Arch Linux Logo for HP?

Hi i released 3D Arch Logos and the reaction was... that 2 peoples asked me to this:
Brutal !!! fresh
by code933k on: 05/03/2007, 15:16
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It is amazing the effect that you've achieved with arch's logo. I was thinking some days ago if it would be possible to change the unpolished perspective of the official logo at arch's home page.
I wonder if you hadn't proposed this well proportioned, clear, and good angled image as the new official logo.
Arch is one of the best distros so you deserve double grats.
I hope to see more of your artwork soon. I drink to make other people interesting.
goood fresh
by spookykid on: 05/04/2007, 3:24
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i agree you defenetely should post it in arch forums and see where it goes from there. would you mind posting the source? (original files)spookykidisthinking!
Here the thread:
http://gnome-look.org/usermanager/searc … n=contents
Here the logo:
http://www.2blabla.ch/stuff/Linux/Wallp … -color.png
Question: have the Arch Logo Designer intrest for my 3D logo?

root_tux_linux wrote:
I created that pic with cinema 4D on wine...
and now i change to blender or alias maya 7.0 ^^
Btw. Im a noobie in 3D world ^^
Well, I'm in a similiar situation atm. I used cinema4D a few years ago but stopped mainly because of my switch to linux.
I didn't want to use c4d under wine (and was unable to start it with recent wine version anyway..) and was kind of scared by blenders UI.
After reading a few tutorials my fear is gone and I start to enjoy using blender
Try it out! You'll like it...

Arch Linux Logo Competition

Hello everyone!
As you may have heard, the Arch logo as we know it is going the way of the dodo! We are refreshing our graphical identity, and in that spirit we're having a logo competition, open to the entire Arch community!
We want to know what you think of when you think Arch Linux - what logo do you think would best suit the distribution we've all come to love?
Submission guidelines are as follows:
. Anyone can submit as many logo concepts as they wish
. Entry is freeform, with no need to base it on current logo. Be creative!
. For the sake of moving the competition along, artists will maintain the rights to their works until the completion of the competition, when we've decided what to do with license issues.
Per submission, you will need:
. SVG sources for logo preferred. If you don't know how to make SVG logos, but have a great idea, visit this thread; foxbunny has graciously stepped up to help with logo concepts.
. Fill out the following on this submission sheet (courtesy of foxbunny)
.. Name (or alias)
.. Main logo areas (white/black/neutral BG)
.. 2-colour or Black version
.. 128x128px and 16x16px icon version
.. Colour palette used
All other fields are optional - you do not need them to create a submission, and omission of those options will not count negatively against you.
Submit completed submission sheet attached in an email to travis AT archlinux.org. They will be posted in this thread; two weeks after the date of this post, we will collect all submissions in that thread and judge.
Judging will be the job of the Developers, and will proceed as follows:
All submissions will be posted to the [arch-dev] private mailing list, and developers will give their +1 to those logos they like. They may add a +1 to more than one submission - once all developers are accounted for, the logo with the most +1 votes will win.
Should multiple logo submissions tie for first place, those entries will be announced to the community, and we will have a community vote on the forums. The logo voted highest in this case will be the winner.
Additionally, we'll want to use the logo for additional media - CD labels or wallpapers, for example. If the winning author hasn't provided any, they will be given a chance after the competition is over to create this artwork, if they want. Basically, no need to get it done before the judging, if you want to do it, so don't worry!
Please note: there are also threads for logo concept discussion and for showing off possible concepts, without entering them into the competition. Feel free to make use of them.
Good luck to all participants, and have fun!
NOTE: There has been some recent concern about entries by developers, since it is the developers themselves voting. This was never forbidden at the beginning of the contest, and so the rules will not be modified for this halfway through; developer entries are allowed, and will be treated on exactly equal merit as any other entry. Rest-assured, there is no reason for favouritism in this contest - if we wanted an explicitly developer-made logo, we would have simply done so, so there's no reason to choose a dev's submission simply because they are a dev.
Last edited by Cerebral (2007-10-30 17:54:16)

PJ wrote:
I think this speaks for itself:
Cerebral wrote:Heh, sorry to say, but it's going to be a little bit longer before we announce anything, I think. We still have to do a decent trademark search on the top couple of logos to ensure we won't be stepping on anyone else's toes before anything else.
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php? … 02#p302102
Yeah, 'cause we can just use any old arch that we want to. These three, for instance, are already taken:
I think this one (below) is still available, though:
Last edited by dhave (2007-12-03 04:39:25)

Arch Linux Logo Contest: Discussion of logo concepts

Okay, so this time let's get it right, shall we?
This thread continues the discussion that was going on in the other thread.
Some notes before things start to look ugly:
* you may comment on any of the logos already submitted to Travis[1], or any of the artwork in the artwork collector thread[2].
* you may post your opinion whether technical or non-technical, or simply state 'I (don't) like this or that'.
* you may discuss the matter of Arch Linux branding as well, but it is depreciated; open a new thread if you think that is important
* keep in mind that people might find negative comments offensive, so please formulate them precisely and mark all your personal opinions as such.
* if you have reason to believe comments coming from members of this community are highly biased or inappropriate, please do NOT reply publicly, report the post to moderators and admins
Discussions in this thread may only touch on the actual logos, and "we don't need a logo chage" type of rant is depreciated. However, you may post anything logo-related if you can make a good point.
<joke>As a general rule, please do NOT annoy other participants.</joke>
[1] http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=39046
[2] http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=38550

foxbunny wrote:@ozeta
I like the shape, but the logotype is very hard to read...
the logotype?:|
i have no problems to read that font but...i will change it..:D
edit: i made these 4 variants
opinions and suggestions?
Last edited by ozeta (2007-11-02 12:35:21)

Arch Linux Logo Competition Submission Thread

This is the thread where I will be collecting submissions from various artists for the logo competition. It is locked to keep the threadspam down.
Again, good luck to all artists - I'm sure we'll see some awesome work here in no time!
[NOTE]
The images posted in this thread may be scaled down to accommodate your browser size. Below each image is a direct link to it, so that you may view it full-size.

====Entry #8====
Submission #2 from cerise, "Pimp my Linux" or "The Playa's Choice":
Direct Link
cerise wrote:I'm submitting an off-the-wall idea for the arch logo. Now, it isn't meant to be taken seriously. This submission is meant to give the developers (& maybe forum visitors) a laugh.

Grub GFX with new Arch Linux Logo

Can somebody please change the existing background image with the new logo ? That would be really great..

root_tux_linux wrote:
I created that pic with cinema 4D on wine...
and now i change to blender or alias maya 7.0 ^^
Btw. Im a noobie in 3D world ^^
Well, I'm in a similiar situation atm. I used cinema4D a few years ago but stopped mainly because of my switch to linux.
I didn't want to use c4d under wine (and was unable to start it with recent wine version anyway..) and was kind of scared by blenders UI.
After reading a few tutorials my fear is gone and I start to enjoy using blender
Try it out! You'll like it...

Arch Linux logos on wikipedia?

I was wondering if the authors of Arch logos (the ones from http://www.archlinux.org/art/) could upload (one of) them to http://commons.wikimedia.org/ to use it on Wikipedias or give permisson to do so under PD or GFDL license. In Poland there is no fair use "license", so it has to be one of these.

xenobrain wrote:
That looks a lot better. Some subtle differences of proportion and changes to the lighting make a world of difference.
And now that you point it out I can see now it's not a 3D render, and I am additionally appreciative of your skills in inkscape, even though my criticisms of the first still stand.
Thanks.
I might not change the camera angle for this artwork and I see your point why I should do that. This is mainly because I rather move forward and try making new artworks than fixing big errors in old stuff done by me. This is a big error because it requeries me to redo the complete image. Small errors usually aren't that hard to fix and I am trying to do those. But changing the camera angle IS to much work, you will see when I am explaining how the effect was created.
I am going use your advace when I am creating new stuff.
xenobrain wrote:As for inkscape not having a bevel tool, that's too bad. If you haven't already, give the excellent XaraLX in [unstable] a try sometime, the bevel tool in the program is extremely easy to use and gives good results.
I have tried XaraLX (and the bevel tool) a month ago and I like the program. Only problem that I had with XaraLX was that it seemed a bit to unstable at that time, I will however try it again in a near future.
xenobrain wrote:Given the lack thereof in inkscape however, I am rather curious how you created the effect.
I am a bit busy at the moment and I really don't have time to write a decent explanition now. As soon as I have done that I will put it somewhere on the internet, I can send a pm when it's uploaded.

Arch Linux Carbon Wallpaper

Hi everyone,
just wanted to share this wallpaper I made with GIMP, following a tutorial I found on abduzeedo.com (or http://abduzeedo.com/rawz-light-effects-photoshop, to be more specific), a blog for graphics design. The tutorial was originally intended for Photoshop and with me being not at all experienced with GIMP (or Photoshop, for that matter), the result turned out to be a lot more simplistic than it was meant to be at first. But then again, I guess that suits an Arch Linux Wallpaper better anyway.
The Arch Linux logo is taken from http://www.archlinux.org/art/.
I opened a new thread for this as I couldn't seem to find a thread dedicated to wallpapers.
Anyway, enjoy!
http://www.imgbox.de/users/public/images/8ga47Lm0SM.jpg
Last edited by cimple (2011-11-06 00:59:48)

Sure, go ahead and do whatever you want with it! I'd even add it as a theme myself, I don't know how to add stuff to the AUR though and right now I'm a little too busy to get involved in that. A GDM theme would be awesome as well (mainly because that's what I use) but I think I'll give that a shot myself later. I've always (always as in "for about a year") wanted to do a theme for GDM anyway - the wallpaper would have to be changed a little for that though (put the logo off-centre).
If you need to apply changes to the image, tell me and I'll upload it in GIMP's editable format!

Arch Linux Programming Language Logos

*update*
I've created a page for the logos on my site: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … age_logos/
*edit*
This started out with just the Arch Linux Haskell logo (I really liked the new Haskell logo when I saw it and felt inspired). After encouragement from others I've made some more logos. If you request something, please suggest the appropriate logo for the language (and maybe link to it... preferably to an svg file).
Haskell
The cutout and grey colors are based on the new Thompson-Wheeler logo.
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … l_logo.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_2.svg
These colors are from the haskell.org site logo.
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_3.svg
Python
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … n_logo.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_2.svg
Java
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … a_logo.svg
Ruby
Son of a dirty bitch was this more complicated then I'd expected. When I found the Ruby logo svg I was thinking "nice, this should be straightforward" until I opened it in Inkscape. The vector image was so dirty I ended up recreating the gem shape manually using the old one as a guide. I don't mind though... it showed me how to do point and path snapping and some other things.
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_2.svg
with thinner lines:
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … y_logo.svg
Shell
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_3.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_4.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_7.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_8.svg
other versions:
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … l_logo.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_2.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_5.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_6.svg
Tcl
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … l_logo.svg
C and C++
I'm not really happy with either of these... plain letters lack symbology and the colors are arbitrary. Anyway, I modelled the C on the impact font (but didn't actually use Impact as it's still a commercial font). The color for the C logo comes from the color used on the cover of the K&R book: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kr_c_prog_lang.jpg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … C_logo.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … P_logo.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … p_logo.svg
Perl
This one was a bit complex too but it taught me how to take a very small image with dirty edges and convert it into a smooth vector image using GIMP and Inkscape.
The color is from The Perl Foundation's onion logo.
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … l_logo.svg
TeX & LaTeX
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … x_logo.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … x_logo.svg
Lua
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … a_logo.svg
Fortran
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … n_logo.svg
Scala
This one uses semi-transparency so silhouette/threshold versions (e.g. all black) may not look good.
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … a_logo.svg
Lisp
This is another one that I'm not sure about. I created the parentheses and lambda myself because I wasn't happy with any of the (free) fonts. Suggestions for improvement are welcome.
*edit*
I've changed the () following andre.ramaciotti's suggestion. I've also changed the colors.
The colors and alien are based on Conrad Barski's Lisp logo.
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_2.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_4.svg
Other versions:
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … p_logo.svg (original (λ) that I created)
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_3.svg ((λ) using bitstream vera)
ASM
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … m_logo.svg
PHP
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … p_logo.svg
Clojure
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … e_logo.svg
punt
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73888
with semi-transparency:
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … t_logo.svg
without semi-transparency:
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_2.svg
LOLCODE
At Dieter@be's request (this is just a joke)
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … e_logo.svg
kthxbai
MySQL
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … l_logo.svg
PostgreSQL
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … l_logo.svg
Programming-related:
Vim
This one took a while because I had to trace the Vim logo by hand first and then I had to manually adjust several paths to get the right outlines. I think the effort was worth it though.
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … m_logo.svg
Emacs
Here's another one that uses semi-transparency (for the "shadows").
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … s_logo.svg
Git
These use semi-transparency too.
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_2.svg
svg: http://xyne.archlinux.ca/img/arch_linux … logo_3.svg
Miscellaneous
http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php? … 06#p570206
Last edited by Xyne (2010-12-26 01:21:27)

milomouse wrote:Oooh... Requests? If so, my vote is for a TCL/TK version, albeit not a very popular choice, heh.
http://www.demailly.com/tcl/about/logos.html
or maybe
http://www.tcl.tk/images/tclp.gif
I've added a Tcl logo. I used the svg image from Wikipedia because it was the neatest way to do it. I used the colors from the second logo.
MOD MESSAGE
Please move this to the artwork forum. I'm so used to posting threads in this forum that I didn't check if it was the best place for it.

Arch Linux Gallery

I am proud to present the re-opening of the new Arch Linux Gallery!
The Arch Linux Gallery is a site dedicated to screenshots of (guess what?) Arch Linux. It is meant to be a repository for screenshots, configs, artistic creations, and anything else Arch Linux-related.
When registering, zenphoto will provide you with your own personal album to which you can upload images and configs.
The only caveat is that, for now, it only supports .txt for text objects. So when uploading configs, they should be of .txt extension. Extensions need to be added, and I'm not sure of all the extensions that will need to be added, so if you want to request an extension to be added please post here and let me know.
Gallery searching, ie. filtering for only Openbox, is tag-driven, so make sure to tag photos with relevant information. Once some content starts being uploaded I can begin to create some dynamic albums of common content. I also plan to have a dynamic album for each month (like the screenshot threads) but I still need to figure out how to make that possible.
Special thanks to dennizjov who provided the server and domain, Ghost1227 for the wonderful logo, and the zenphoto devs, an amazing piece of software found over at http://www.zenphoto.org/
Here's the link, and have fun!
http://www.archlinuxgallery.com/
Last edited by kagutsuchi713 (2009-10-24 00:47:38)

Is nothing being displayed my fault or the site's fault?
I go to gallery, and it lists some names with question mark looking graphics beside them. Then I click the name, and it comes to a page that looks like I should be expecting to see a picture but has nothing.
Oh, and if I click archive after clicking a name, I see:
Notice: Undefined variable: typeGallery in /home/web29205/domains/archlinuxgallery.com/public_html/themes/arch/archive.php on line 14
Either way though, thanks for picking this up and running with it. It looks like a great idea!

Complete theme for Arch Linux

Hi guys. In celebration of Arch's new design, I finally decided to learn more about making wallpapers and GTK+ themes. Unfortunately, I had to basically hack an existing GTK+ theme (Smooth-Line), but it still looks good and matches the overall feel of Arch Linux, in my opinion.
I've created a collection of files that themes the following things:
GTK widgets
Fluxbox
desktop background
urxvt
The goal was to integrate seamlessly with the website's look and feel. I think I've succeeded:
Unfortunately, I don't have an xcf of the background, so I doubt it can be scaled easily. I guess it's one of those things you don't think about when a project starts out being 'just for me'.
I've uploaded a g-zipped tarball of the files you'll need to use the theme.
http://sporkbox.us/linux/arch-theme.tar.gz
* The sample .Xdefaults file allows you to change the colors for urxvt. Feel free to delete all the stuff before the "color#" lines.
* gtkrc goes wherever you want it, but should be put in /usr/share/themes/Smooth-Arch/gtk-2.0/ if you want theme switching apps to recognize it.
* The background can be put anywhere.
* Arch-Linux goes in /usr/share/fluxbox/styles or ~/.fluxbox/styles.
I hope you guys like it.
EDIT: Updated the screenshot and fixed the link to the archive.
Last edited by xelados (2009-12-07 11:46:15)

xelados wrote:
mfolnovic wrote:Can you please give us links to GTK+ theme documentation? I can't find any ...
Sure! GNOME Live: GTK Theme Tutorial
Beat me to it.
I've got loads of half-finished themes here (or did have; they might have gone when I switched to Arch) - once I found QtCurve, it just seemed too much hassle. It's not totally configurable from the GUI, but it certainly beats poring over gtkrcs until your eyes hurt.
Edit: I meant to add that the wallpaper works quite well cropped to 5:4 if you take the right end. The big Arch logo loses its bottom left point, but it's not too bad.
Last edited by dunc (2008-02-03 20:12:34)

Arch Linux Schwag

I've had a few requests for Arch Linux t-shirts and the like. We don't really have a lot of graphics, so I threw the logo on some shirts/mugs/etc and put it up on cafepress.
http://www.cafeshops.com/archlinux
Also, if you have any graphics talent and happen to make an Arch-related graphic, I'd love to have it.

the idea with mugs is great !! but they are not really cheap in shipping to switzerland :-(
i have made till now only backgrounds and a bootsplash(will be on my webpage, as soon as possible) for my arch-box ... but maybe i'll find time and a idea to be creative, soon...
backgrounds:
http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php?content=7371
http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php?content=7338
http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php?content=7330
they are made with XaoS (in incoming) and Gimp

Announcing some new Arch Linux Schwag offerings

Hey All,
I wanted to introduce you to some new Arch Linux Schwag offerings I've been cooking up over the past little while.
I'm currently sold out of case badges, and Simo has faithfully shipped his last order. I'm trying to think of a way to compensate him, he's done so much work for me on the shipping front and all I ever offered him was dinner, (granted, he's a starving student, and dinner was hopefully much appreciated). When I reorder stickers, probably in the new year, I will be shipping them myself, from Canada, so domestic prices will be a touch higher.
Now, onwards to Schwag:
It's no secret that I'm the odd man out on the tacos vs poutine debate. I know you all will come around to my way of thinking eventually, but in the meantime, check out the new schwag where you can proudly pick your piece. I've also added a few other new t-shirt design, mostly as your suggestions. Check out the new products line at zazzle to place your order:
http://www.zazzle.com/archlinux/gifts?c … 1284817680
I think most of you know about the laptop bags, jewellery, and case badges (currently out of stock) selling at: http://schwag.archlinux.ca/
I've added a few handmade items of my own invention to the mix, including wooden and soapstone sculptures, keychains, and coasters, all featuring our favourite distro's logo:
http://schwag.archlinux.ca/product/coaster/
http://schwag.archlinux.ca/product/soapstone_sculpture/
http://schwag.archlinux.ca/product/sculpture/
http://schwag.archlinux.ca/product/keychain/
I'm particularly proud of the soapstone sculptures, they look incredible. I'm not sure I can give them up. The keychains will also make great stocking stuffers this Christmas season, so remind your friends to shop Arch Schwag!
In addition, I would like to announce a preview of the Arch Linux Handbook. This should be retailing in a couple weeks, and will be available from both CreateSpace and Amazon.com. The handbook is basically a quick restyling of the epic beginner's guide in the wiki. You can preview it here:
https://www.createspace.com/3398103
That's all for now!
Dusty

Runiq wrote:Cool stuff. Like the coasters, and the allanbrokeit shirt is stylish.
That's Acecero's contribution, as he implies. :-)
Also, there's a typo in the handbook's headline: "A simple lightweight Linuk handbook."
Yeah, I know... sadly, I didn't notice it until it was too late to change (the book was set up for publication). Now I have to wait for a new edition, or pay $40 to put one out now.
Acecero wrote:Just curious, are you going to release different editions of the Arch Linux Handbook from time to time? I'm assuming the information would need to be updated and the more marketability you will gain anyway.
I'm hoping to sell between 10 and 50 copies of this edition to pay for the upfront costs before making a new edition. The more popular it is, the more likely I will be to keep it up to date.
BTW, if anyone is interested in doing cover art for the second edition, get in touch with me. I've been told that this cover looks like ass (it was gently, with links to tutorials on design :-D)
Dusty

Is it archlinux or arch linux

basically what the topic says since the logo on the site does not have a space between arch and linux but most other places have is that just a oversight in the logo or is there a point to it?

thayer wrote:
finferflu wrote:So we finally have the ultimate, true, inviolable holy name by which we can swear in all confidence
I'm stubborn, and I won't believe it until I hear it from Aaron
It's true the old website used Arch Linux--then again many package descriptions and wiki references currently use Archlinux and they predate my time as a developer. The old website also used a different logo...things change as necessary.
This really needs to be solved, we seriously need consistency.

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