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Author:  FrancisL [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:33 am ]
Post subject:  BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
Going through the past discussions I've had with people regarding the various incarnations of this software people seem to have a preference for the name Image2BBC.

So I am putting it to you, what do we call it?

Kind regards,

Francis
Author:  DaveJ [ Sun Oct 26, 2008 6:14 am ]
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I like the Image2BBC name as it tells you exactly what the program does in one word.
Author:  DaveM [ Tue Oct 28, 2008 1:17 pm ]
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Image2BBC got my vote too! :)
Author:  Samwise [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:30 am ]
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The problem with Image2BBC is that it implies the conversion is only one way. However, I can see why BBC Micro Image Converter is a bit vague - it could, for example, refer to a BBC micro only program which converts images between different MODEs.

I selected the third option, because I wonder if it might be an idea to change the name to something which covers conversion both ways, between PC formats and the beeb.

Something like BeebPIC (BBC Micro <-> PC Image Converter), perhaps?

Sam.
Author:  FrancisL [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
Samwise wrote:
The problem with Image2BBC is that it implies the conversion is only one way.

That was my reasoning for going with BBC Micro Image Converter, but I think people found that title a little long winded.

BeebPIC is a little confusing too as I immediately think of PIC programming software for the Beeb. :lol:

Kind regards,

Francis
Author:  Samwise [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
Well, it was just a first stab at an alternative ... but I can't say I've ever heard of PIC programming on the Beeb! :oops:

Sam.
Author:  FrancisL [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
I haven't heard of any PIC programming software either for the BBC, but when I hear the initials PIC I just instantly think of programmable ICs. :roll:

To be honest though, BeebPIC is still better than some of the alternatives I've thought of. :)

Kind regards,

Francis
Author:  DaveJ [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:08 pm ]
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Well, if all else fails I've always thought Delia was a nice name.
Author:  DaveM [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
DELuxe Image Adjuster? ;)
Author:  MartinB [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:22 pm ]
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Beeb Image Studio or just Beeb Studio ?

Martin :)
Author:  FrancisL [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
Here's some of the alternatives that I was toying with:

- BeebShop (from Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro)
- Beeb Image Converter
- The BIMP: Beeb Image Manipulation Program (from the GIMP)
- Retro Image Converter (leaves it open for me to add in other retro formats)
- Acorn Image Converter
- BeebICon (from Beeb Image Converter)

Kind regards,

Francis
Author:  DaveJ [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:10 pm ]
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RetroShop?
Author:  FrancisL [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
RetroShop, I like it! :lol:

Again there could be confusion for people thinking that it is a shop for buying retro items.

Kind regards,

Francis.
Author:  DaveJ [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:53 pm ]
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But then again, people could think BBC Image Convertor is for turning Russell Brand into Andrew Sachs... ;)
Author:  FrancisL [ Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:05 pm ]
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:lol:

Kind regards,

Francis
Author:  FrancisL [ Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
A few other possibilities:

- BBC Image Tool
- Beeb Image Tool
- BYI: Beebify Your Image (I don't know, I quite like this one :) )
- Image Beebifier

Kind regards,

Francis.
Author:  Samwise [ Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
My 2p's worth:

I reckon that a good name would imply that it's for:

- converting between PC and BBC Micro formats,
- that it goes both ways
- and that it is an image transformer or transcoder, converter etc.

To my mind, only the last one I suggested does all that and whilst I'm not sold on it, I can't think of anything better to match all the criteria above. :/

Sam.
Author:  FrancisL [ Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
Samwise wrote:
To my mind, only the last one I suggested does all that and whilst I'm not sold on it, I can't think of anything better to match all the criteria above. :/

You have the same problem I have.

Kind regards,

Francis
Author:  Samwise [ Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
Well, I'm gonna stick with BeebPIC until I hear something better, then. :)

Although, you could write it as BeebPic, if the PIC thing bothers you (tho that does take away from the fact that the PIC bit is meant to represent initials).

Sam.
Author:  DaveM [ Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: BBC Micro Image Converter or Image2BBC
Personally I don't like the BeebPic name one bit ... Image2BBC still by far and away my favourite (that's probably why it's achieved an INCREDIBLE, ASTONISHING FIFTY PERCENT of the votes so far! :lol: ).

But seriously, even though the name implies one way conversion, I suspect the majority of its users will be converting PC Images so therefore, I think Image2BBC is a suitable name.
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