From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-02-23 10:12:36
"Andy Little" <andy_at_[hidden]> writes:
> "Rene Rivera" wrote
>
>>I have a "static" version of the libraries list which uses the single
>> XML data file:
>>
>> <http://boost.redshift-software.com/doc/libs>
>
> 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?
-- Dave Abrahams Boost Consulting www.boost-consulting.com