Re: [boost] [website] Libraries list FYI...

From: elviin (elviin_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-02-23 11:10:52

> > No doubt the web page has moved on...  but the 'available' field looks like a
> > bit like a date and somehow suggests the library was/will be available on that
> > date. A good alternative word  might be 'vintage' . Among other references the
> > Shorter Oxford english dictionary defines vintage as:
> >
> > "
> > Used with reference to the age or year of a good wine, usually connoting one of
> > good or outstanding quality.
> > "
> >
> > ... which seems to have a certain ring about it.
>
> Vintage is also used as an adjective, and suggests "antique."  Maybe
> "minted" or something would be better?

I'm not native English speaker. At the first sight when a newbie
visits this page it seems to be easier to read/mind the word
"available" - but yes it evokes something what will be available in
the future.

"vintage" is not bad because it resembles something unique something
what he/she should remember. But if I can suggest something then it is
"version", it's obvious and easy to understand.

On the other hand I would change "Author(s)" to "Booster(s)" - it
reminds people who boost std:: at least to me:) But maybe in English
it is not possible.