Talk:Acoustics
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[edit] Proposed name change
I'd like to change all the subpages of this book so that they begin with "Acoustics/" rather than "Acoustics:" to make it in line with the current naming convention. I trust such a change won't be controversial, but note it here in advance to allow for comments, Jguk 07:02, 7 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Science and Technology
I support distinguishing science from technology. Technology changes rapidly from month to month; yesterday's technology will be obsolete tomorrow. Scientific principles may grow in complexity and understanding, but never lose validity. Understanding science requires studying mathematics and acquiring knowledge slowly but surely, in the form of laws and theories; but understanding technology requires following trademarks, products, licensing, and copyrighted names and details which apply primarily to commercial products. Technology, while important, is expensive. Science is free. Technology is driven by the motive of making profits. Science is open and motivated by intellectual curiosity. But above all, when people are seeking information, they can usually determine in advance which they are looking for, and making this elementary distinction helps them decide, and information providers determine, where it belongs. The distinction may involve complications, but I believe it's worthwhile. D021317c 05:40, 7 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Support name change
Agree with Jguk that Acoustics/ is better, considering current conventions. Wildtornado 06:28, 1 May 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Featured Books getting vandalised
Why not show the approved versions of books (rather than the drafts) that have links from the main page so that the vandalism is not as noticeable
