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From: rfg@hound.UUCP (R.GRANTGES)
Newsgroups: net.general
Subject: Query: Database or Data Base
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Date: Wed, 21-Sep-83 14:09:26 EDT
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Posted: Wed Sep 21 14:09:26 1983
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I am interested in facts and opinions regarding which
term is preferred by those most in a position to
know - "database" or "data base."
As far as I have been able to determine so far, the
term "database" *seems* to have become preferred by
those "in the business" sometime in the period 1978-80.
Is this correct? Which term do you use? Is there an
authority? Replies by mail or to net.followup will be
most appreciated to keep down the flames.
                Thank you for your help.
                          Dick Grantges  BTL HO
                          (hound!rfg)