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Unpopular Opinion

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[–] Kn1ghtDigital@lemmy.zip 11 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

"sequel" is one I heard before.

[–] sobchak@programming.dev 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

That was the original name IBM wanted to use, but it was already trademarked. I remember my professor making a point of not pronouncing it sequel, and telling us that story.

[–] Digestive_Biscuit@feddit.uk 1 points 11 hours ago

My opinion has alwaya been called it what ever you like, so long as people know what you're talking about. S.Q.L. sequel, sequal, whatever. They're all close enough to be understandable.