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The SQL one is different. It was originally "Structured English Query Language", or SEQUEL. When IBM released it into the public domain, it became SQL, but reta
by frosted-flakes 5y ago
The SQL one is different. It was originally "Structured English Query Language", or SEQUEL. When IBM released it into the public domain, it became SQL, but retained its pronunciation. That's not to say that spelling it out is incorrect—it's at least as correct as "sequel"—just that the "sequel" pronunciation is not arbitrary.
- thaumasiotes 5y ago> It was originally "Structured English Query Language", or SEQUEL. Sounds like you meant it was originally "Structured English QUEry Language"? Not the most inspiring way to form an acronym.
- frosted-flakes 5y agoWhy not? It's very common. Better than GNU.