> > I am not against such version numbers (it is quite good for the wide
> > public).
> >
> > This idea is not bad - we should take it and thinking on it, but the
> > slogan of Firebird is different thing - we should have a remarkable
> > slogan.
> >
>
> But anyway, why Linux is so popular? It's version number is something
> like 2.4. What about Java? Do you think that regular user know what
> version is Java VM installed on PC?

Actually, the "regular user" doesn't care about Java AT ALL.

The point is that developers use Java. Not users.

Java version numbering IS confusing, that's why they made the jump.

With regards,

Martijn Tonies
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