Are the terms “version” and “variant” orthogonal to one another?

ABSTRACT

Versions and variants are an important issue in industrial DB-applications like CAD/CAM. It is argued that a clean distinction between both terms is of great importance.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Additional Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.1 THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY
      Subjects: Standards

General Terms:
Design, Management, Standardization