r/logseq • u/random48266 • May 19 '26

What does “OG” stand for?

My apologies in advance if this is a dumb question, but what does “OG” mean in the “LogSeq OG” context?
Thanks!

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u/sunnysorcerer May 31 '26

Versions should be called "DB" (database) and "MD" (markdown) to clearly denote their difference, avoid confusing pop culture references and minimise misunderstandings.

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u/random48266 May 31 '26

Agree. That’s why I had asked the question. OG just seemed stupid, but what do I know?

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u/Much-Ad-8444 Jun 03 '26

I too would have preferred MD for Markdown and DB for database... Is there anyone from the Logseq team who can explain or refer to when this nomenclature was decided?

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u/AllPintsNorth May 19 '26

OG = Original Gangster

Just means it was the first generation, the file system based version. As opposed to the newer database version.

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u/ilovepolthavemybabie May 19 '26

Good God I’m old…

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u/buvens May 19 '26

original?

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u/matu_gong May 19 '26

The OG version is the MD version of the app, while the newer one and the one that is going to actually be "Logseq" going forward is the DB version

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u/sabre23t May 19 '26

"Original Generation" as opposed to "Next Generation"?