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> but it sounds odd

> it just reflects how recently you started using computers

> sounds weird to me

Are those actual arguments? I am not sure the parent poster asked what you found "weird" or wanted you to imply you use computers for a long time.

For what is worth, I'd still prefer "mount point" or "access point" to both "directory" or "folder" when talking about remote systems. So I am not bashing you -- it's just that your comment is full of subjectivity.



>Are those actual arguments?

Well I'm not attempting to convince anyone of anything so no, not really. Merely my observations on a topic I find interesting. There are many things where I think there is a correct answer worth campaigning for, but folders vs directories is not one of them. It's a bit like whether you say "soda", "pop" or "coke", this might reflect where you come from [1] but that isn't an argument that one of the terms is right or wrong.

My comment was indeed full of subjectivity which was intentional - apologies if I didn't make that clear up front.

[1] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/12/soda-vs-pop_n_21037...




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