Subject: bug#3035: 23.0.92; doc, terminology for graphics, display, terminal, etc.

From: Stefan Monnier <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:17:38 -0400

> IMO, using slant for a defined term in print is not too good, and having the
> same appearance for defined terms and emphasized text (unrelated) is also not
> too good.

AFAIK, it's just common practice for definitions.  The italics is used
to emphasize the fact that this term is used with a specific meaning,
which is being explained.

        Stefan