</para>

<para>

Many people continue to refer to

<productname>PostgreSQL</productname> as <quote>Postgres</quote>

(now rarely in all capital letters) because of tradition or because

it is easier to pronounce. This usage is widely accepted as a

nickname or alias.

<productname>Postgres</productname> is still considered an official

project name, both because of tradition and because people find it

easier to pronounce <productname>Postgres</productname> than

<productname>PostgreSQL</productname>.

</para>

<para>