BBFG# wrote:In fact, most of Europe too. Simply explaining that many of us here use them to denote specifics. But yes, they are functionally interchangeable for the most part. 'Analogue' is consider archaic in dealing with electronics or mechanics though.Gamma-UT wrote:Analogue is the British English spelling. That's all.BBFG# wrote:Analog.
More often in the states, analogue is a literary term, analog is a mechanical term.
If you must know, I use it on purpose, but I have a valid justification. Even though I live in the states, I hail from across the pond. It's one of the little things that reminds me where I'm from. I still spell colour with the 'u' as well, even though KVR highlights it for me as a misspelling. That's less intentional and more habit learned from a young age.