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[David Barth <david.barth@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Martin, list members,

What are the plans to manage applications name unicity? I have the 
impression that it may become quickly necessary to avoid a confusing 
user experience.

The typical example is apps like Twitter or Facebook, of which there are 
already multiple instances in the store. The namespaces are distinct, 
but not the "user visible" application names.

Do you plan to refuse submissions once a name is taken? If so, have you 
identified / defined an entity to resolve conflicts? I think the 
Developer Programme terms prevent trademarks infringement, but that 
can't help with 2 parties using the acceptable use policy of a site like 
Twitter or Facebook for example.

If name unicity is not planned, should there be a software mechanism in 
Ubuntu to rename apps ("Twitter (2)"?!), like modifying desktop files 
properties or doing it on the fly (and consistently) in the click scope?

What do you think?

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David Barth
Engineering Manager, Product Strategy