Unfortunately I think there are too many cases when that distinction isn't made, i.e. functions in objects are very often still called "functions". I think it's better to update the tutorial to agree with reality.
/ Martin Stjernholm, Roxen IS
Previous text:
2004-09-11 01:30: Subject: pike terminology: method or function?
All functions are functions. Some functions are methods (when they are part of an object). It is helpful to not view the module tree as objects, and refer to these methods as functions.
/ Martin Nilsson (DivX Networks)