Re: Rise of the Plugins

[Andrew Sobala <aes gnome org>]

Shaun McCance wrote:

> It's not uncommon for software producers to have terminology
>
> guidelines that don't quite follow dictionary definitions.
> In the software world, we often use metaphors and re-use
> words with a sufficiently similar real-world meaning.
>  

For "plug-in", the OED says:

  *3.* /Computing/. An easily installed item of software or hardware 
that can enhance or add a specific feature to a system or application.

Proper dictionaries rule ;-)

--
Andrew