/media versus /mnt

[Jelena i Zoran <macak.macak@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Is there a technical reason for introducing the /media directory
for mounting various devices instead of continuing with the old
convention of using the /mnt directory?
I do not see a justifiable reason and that is why I am posting this 
question.
My opinion is that unnecessary deviations from the old convention
only adds to the confusion.

Thanks,
ZS