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Re: [OFFTOPIC] On folders vs. directories and history [was: how to compare...]



On Fri, Nov 03, 2023 at 11:33:55AM -0400, Stefan Monnier wrote:
> > Regarding Tomas' assertion, I'm not sure I buy into the argument
> > regarding dumbing-down [...]

> I guess in a sense what's going on here is that these words act as kinds
> of "dog whistle".  I don't think the argument that "directory" is better
> technically than "folder" is really strong [...]

:-)

See my other reply. My whole point is about making lives of curious
users easier by sticking to the terminology they'll find should they
dare (yes,please!) to open that door to the cellar.

Cheers
-- 
t

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