GNU bug report logs - #28842
gnus-sync is missing

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From: Richard Stallman <rms <at> gnu.org>
To: Andreas Schwab <schwab <at> linux-m68k.org>
Cc: tzz <at> lifelogs.com, 28842 <at> debbugs.gnu.org
Subject: bug#28842: gnus-sync is missing
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:37:53 -0500

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The name "gnus-cloud" has a problem -- it uses the word "cloud"
which is a buzzword that spreads confusion.  Using that term is harmful.
(See https://gnu.org/philosophy/words-to-avoid.html#CloudComputing.)

What does this facility do?  Surely we can find a coherent and
non-confusing name for it.

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