[sdiy] (slightly OT?) Analog vs. Analogue - opinions needed

[Stewart Pye]

Hi Justin,

Here in Australia the correct spelling has always been analogue, though 
analog is becoming accepted as an alternate spelling, along with 
alternate spellings for many other words. There's a language professor 
that comes on the local ABC radio station here to talk about these kinds 
of issues.

Personally, in these forums I usually just use analog, but if I were 
putting it on my website I would ....  was going to write analogue, but 
I really don't know!! Perhaps choose the spelling that best fits your 
target audience. If this is an even mix then just choose the way you 
prefer. I don't think anyone really cares any more, other than maybe 
some English teachers...

Regards,
Stewart.

Justin Owen wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> Please forgive this slightly OT request - but I thought this list would be the best place to turn.
>
> I'm writing a bit of a PR blurb, let's call it a press release (ugh.). It'll be on the web, so selective/organic use of relevant terms/keywords is vital for SEO purposes.
>
> Here goes... is Analog vs. Analogue (when used to describe instruments and effects) just a case of US vs. UK spelling or is there a more compelling reason to choose one over the other?
>
> I'm based in the UK, but I've lived in countries that prefer US spelling and I've worked for US-based companies who demand it.
>
> I'd just like to try and decide if there is a spelling that would be accepted as 'international' English if possible.
>
> Yes, I have considered calling them Virtual Digital ;)
>
> Any takers?
>
> Justin
>  
>
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