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Version numbering 1.2

Interesting article about the inconsistencies in version numbering conventions in open source software. I have heard a lot of marketing- speak about version numbering theories. Here are a few: Version numbers shouldn't go too high, else it seems like the product has many problems that are fixed with every version. Microsoft marketing seems to think this way, Adobe doesnt. Certain version numbers convey better software than others. Point-oh releases are a case in point, but odd numbers convey instability. Your version numbers should be higher than your competitors' to signify a better product. So obviously there is no panacea here. Personally, I would prefer version numbers to be an increasing sequence - for the lifetime of the product.