> > A bit off topic but of concern to me (read "pet pieve"). > > Does anyone else notice or care how we misuse technical words to > the > > point that they don't mean what they are supposed to? > > Sure, but it's poor, careless spelling that really get me going! Pet > whaaaaaaat? > > Bob F >
I realize that my spelling could use improvement and for that I apologize. Word usage is important also though such as writing "get" if you mean "gets". My original comment was with regard to how we allow the meaning of technical terms to change to the point that it becomes difficult to understand what is really being said. For example, "I think I may have a bad PRAM". Does this mean "I think the paramater RAM is corrupt" or does it mean "I think the PRAM battery is bad"? It depends on how we interpret the statement. It could go either way. Greg __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
