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from the meeting where it was explained to me that we couldn't use "login", it is too technical-sounding and not friendly enough. "log in" is computer language

from the meeting where it was explained to me that we couldn't use "login", it is too technical-sounding and not friendly enough. "log in" is computer language, "sign in" is human language.

yoz-y 6y ago
What is the origin of sign in? I imagine the old days when you needed to sign a book when entering premises? Is this the floppy disk for save action of web jargon?
- notatoad 6y ago
  That's exactly it - you sign the guestbook when you arrive at the hotel.