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I asked a colleague what version of sample game (release version or tip version on the source server) I should use to update other games. He replied "For now, update off of the tip sample game".

What does he mean? Should I use the tip version or the release version?

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He means, for the time being, you should update off of the tip. – Jim Aug 9 '12 at 7:42
what does the "off of" mean? base the tip or no? – Irwin Aug 9 '12 at 8:08
Off of is a terrible phrase. It used to be quite sensible, then people started using it to mean on. Terrible, terrible people who are ruining my language. – Matt Эллен Aug 9 '12 at 9:06
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I do wonder, can't you just ask your colleague? He can tell you for sure. We can only guess. – RegDwighт♦ Aug 9 '12 at 9:08

closed as too localized by Andrew Leach, RegDwighт♦ Aug 9 '12 at 9:11

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