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

[Alex Iles]

Here in Texas we'd better spell it "analog".  Otherwise we might get the
locals pronouncing it "an-uh-law-goo" or maybe even "an-uh-law-goo-eee"...

> 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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