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This is a better version of my question. Why use dot decimal notation unless just a fun way to model versions after network addresses
by hashmymustache 14y ago
This is a better version of my question. Why use dot decimal notation unless just a fun way to model versions after network addresses
- goodwink 14y agoThe dot indicates division of something into smaller parts. For most things we choose our range for the minor denomination to coincide with our base or a multiple thereof like having 100 cents in a dollar, but software being what it is we need to be slightly more flexible.