On Mon, Nov 29, 1999 at 12:52:50PM -0500, Philip Webb wrote:
>
> we could try replacing `cp', `cf', `see' by eg:
>
> it is respectfully suggested that Lynx users might like to consult
> the parallel documentation to be found in the file ...
>
> more generally, non-natives taking part in an English-based discussion
> should welcome the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the language,
> rather than objecting when native speakers take advantage of its resources.
> that's certainly my attitude when conversing in French.
>
Thus, use "cf", but at the top, DEFINE it.
Or, at the TOP, say that a short glossary of English terms like cf, ...,
will be found at the BOTTOM.
David
