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

From: "Drew Adams" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:01:18 -0700

> > 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.

Nope. Not common practice. And that reasoning (defined term is important, so use
emphasis) is an invention.

But you are free to invent your own conventions. ;-)