You must work for Microsoft, Starbucks.

Math is math, don't think because you work for a billion dollar company, that you can change math.

Sure you could use any screw-ball way to keep track of version. Personallly, I like how Khaled (and myself) handle versions. Sounds better than what you are suggesting.

Let review...
* (02 == 2) and (.20 == .2)
* (0.2 > 0.17) and (2 < 17)
* (.02 != .2) and (2 != 20)