On Wed, 2003-08-13 at 14:17, Tim Wright wrote: > <rant> > </rant>
To some observers, this point of this rant might be lost, but this clarification might help :- "depreciation" is a formal process, often found in the evolution of open standards (including things like Linux, both the kernel and the various distributions). By people who write software, "depreciation" is a precise technical term, not an opinion. WordNet says :- depreciation n 1: a decrease in price or value over time; "depreciation of the dollar against the yen" [ant: appreciation] 2: decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use [syn: wear and tear] 3: a communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, derogation] Source: WordNet � 1.6, � 1997 Princeton University -jim
