title: revision vs. version
body: <p>I am kicking off some process improvements at a new company.  One of the areas to concentrate on first is CM.  I was asked during a briefing of what I am doing what is the difference between revision and version.  I gave my explanation and then followed up with an email of the following link:  <a href="http://www.product-lifecycle-management.com/plm-revision-version.htm" rel="noreferrer">http://www.product-lifecycle-management.com/plm-revision-version.htm</a> </p>
  
  <p>What I would really like to know is do most places use revision or version as the main identifier and why the preference to one or the other?  I have my preferences, but would like an opinion from the community.</p>