Template talk:Mac-stub

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[edit] Scope?

Is there any particular reason why this stub category should be limited to OS X? -Aranel ("Sarah") 04:13, 2 Feb 2005 (UTC)

We need a stub to handle all the computer material that involves Apple computers and Macs. There are currently only 10 entries in mac OS X-stub. I propose the name should be changed to cover all Apple/Mac material. (How do we do that?) RJFJR 02:08, Feb 10, 2005 (UTC)

The reason I limited it to only Mac OS X was due to the other stubs for Windows and Linux, both operating systems, and I wanted to keep the congruency. That being said, I suppose it's possible to create a stub template for Apple-related articles that do not necessarily involve Mac OS X, such as stuff related to iPods, iTunes, company history, past products, et cetera. Aequo 06:17, 10 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Note that the Windows category does not specify which version of Windows. But yes, I think it would actually be more useful to expand this template to contain what you have described. (There shouldn't be any need to create a new template. Just change the usage of this one; it would also be appropriate to change the category.) -Aranel ("Sarah") 16:28, 10 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Further to this, there appears to be an incongruence between the naming used in the stub. The template name states "mac-stub", implying all things Macintosh. Whereas the template text states "This Mac OS X article is ..." implying that the stub is only to be used for Mac OS X related articles. If I want to apply the stub template to an article regarding OS 7 (for example) it's not quite clear whether or not the stub template is appropriate. I propose changing the text to state "This Apple Macintosh related article ..." (or at least something similar). --TheParanoidOne 22:32, 25 May 2005 (UTC)

Fine by me. Aequo 04:11, 31 May 2005 (UTC)

Done. I left the OS X in there. Let's see how that sits ... --TheParanoidOne 05:10, 31 May 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Image

I was wondering if we should use the Finder icon/Mac OS logo in stead of the Tiger box?

Image:Finder icon.png  This Apple Macintosh-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Dread Lord CyberSkull ✎☠ 02:57, 19 September 2005 (UTC)

That sounds reasonable. Seeing as the text has been changed from OSX to generic Mac, I guess the image should be, as well. --TheParanoidOne 09:09, 19 September 2005 (UTC)
Ok, did it. Dread Lord CyberSkull ✎☠ 22:46, 20 September 2005 (UTC)

This is unacceptable. Fair use images are inappropriate for templates. Please see Wikipedia:Fair use#Policy. —Cryptic (talk) 22:06, 23 October 2005 (UTC)

Ok, I read the cited policy and see your point. Now all we have to do is think of an alternative. Any suggestions? Dread Lord CyberSkull ✎☠ 00:04, 24 October 2005 (UTC)
Perhaps something like Image:Macintosh SE.jpg (with the table edited out, which I'd be willing to do), or something similar to Image:Original iMac.jpg (if someone's willing to create a free version)? —Cryptic (talk) 03:04, 24 October 2005 (UTC)
Image:Crystal mac.png
I have found a solution, to my left. It is part of the free Crystal collection in the commons. I stumbled across it 5 min ago, and have made the change. Dread Lord CyberSkull ✎☠ 08:39, 14 November 2005 (UTC)