On 10/3/2015 3:26 AM, Dave G4UGM wrote: >> Yes, there is. That is why an *artifact* - a given *hardcopy* of a >> manual - has a *publisher*. As I mentioned in an earlier reply at some >> point to someone, a given manual applies to a single machine >> *manufacturer* (e.g., Apollo is considered the manufacturer of the DN >> series, even though, technically, later HP made them for a year or two), but >> a >> given manual with the same number the applies to them might have Apollo >> as a publisher (older copy) and HP (newer copy - with the same contents). >> >> A given hardcopy of a manual could not change publishers. The publisher is >> permanent characteristic of that copy. >> > > MOST attributes can change over time as new information comes to light. So > for example I also follow one of the Slide Rule forums and new information as > to who actually "Made" rather than "Sold" a particular rule all the time. > Even the color fades.... >
If I were interested in a museum quality inventory, I might worry about things to that level of detail. But as I stated early on, I am not. I am not about to worry about such things for 5,000+ manuals. Still, a given hardcopy cannot change who published it. It is written on the page. JRJ
