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Subject:Phrasing Question summary From:John Bell <jbell -at- PARAGREN -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 27 Jun 1997 09:27:38 -0400
Several days ago I asked:
> Which phrasing do you prefer:
>
> * Sun Solaris, version 2.4 or higher
> * Sun Solaris, version 2.4 or greater
> * Sun Solaris, version 2.4 or newer
My personal preference is for "or newer", since that truly and simply reflects
the concept, but the overwhelming response has been for "or later", a
choice I originally rejected because I didn't like the connotations of "later"
and "late". When I hear the word "later" used in conjunction with software,
I think of scheduled dates slipping! "Newer" has a much more positive
connotation.
Because so many people suggested "later", that seems to be the best
one to use.
Thanks to everyone for responding!
--- John Bell
jbell -at- paragren -dot- com
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