Dictionaries are *never* intended to be guidance. Do some research. They
are intended to capture relatively current usage. That's why you will soon
see "loose" and "lose" cited as interchangeable.
Well, they are entirely separate words with different meanings.
"Current usage" is only popular
Yes, I imagine in your world of fantasy languages, dictionaries aren't
used a lot, and you find yourself embarrassed quite a bit. What
bemuses me is why you'd want to use a user-written encyclopedia but
not a user-written dictionary.
On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 8:55 PM, John DeCarlo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Tony,
Just wondering if you really meant what you said here. Doesn't really make
that much sense.
On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 8:22 PM, Tony B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What a wacky idea. Cite Wikipedia as an authority on word usage! Just
> try that stunt in school. For all we know you might have
What a wacky idea. Cite Wikipedia as an authority on word usage! Just
try that stunt in school. For all we know you might have made those
entries yourself!
I gave you a link to 20 different modern dictionaries, most of which
either support the interchangeability of the words or don't mention
it.
>In the professional computer technical fields, most terms are
>established as a technology is introduced. The tech communities
>generally agree formal terminology definitions early to make new
>technologies distinct and to minimize confusion.
That is exactly right and why the following is exactl
Hebrew is even better Betty.
Stewart
At 12:33 PM 4/8/2008, you wrote:
It all depends on whether you prefer Latin [discus] or Greek
[diskos]. The Latin is derived from Greek, so perhaps disk is better.
Since people can't spell anyway, and rely on Micro$oft's
error-ridden dictionary, it proba
I have a Leviton power backup that doesn't do anything but that. The
battery lasted for quite a few years and then got weak (short backup time).
I looked at getting a new one but the battery (arizonabattery.com) was cheap
and easy to replace. BaddabingBaddaboom.
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On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 1:33 PM, b_s-wilk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> It all depends on whether you prefer Latin [discus] or Greek [diskos]. The
> Latin is derived from Greek, so perhaps disk is better.
>
> Since people can't spell anyway, and rely on Micro$oft's error-ridden
> dictionary, it pr
>
>> >I've always used disc for optical media and disk for hard drives etc.
>
> And you would be right. These are not interchangeable, except by those
> who think all words interchangeable and simply grunt.
It all depends on whether you prefer Latin [discus] or Greek [diskos].
The Latin is deriv
I read the manual.
I made a mistake in looking at the diagnostic lights.
The left hand column shows how much load there is.
The right hand column indicates how much battery charge there is.
But... I left the fully charged battery unplugged from the unit
overnight and this morning when i plugged
Websters on line is pretty good, but it essentially says it is interchangeable.
Stewart
At 10:25 AM 4/8/2008, you wrote:
In the professional computer technical fields, most terms are
established as a technology is introduced. The tech communities
generally agree formal terminology definitions
In the professional computer technical fields, most terms are
established as a technology is introduced. The tech communities
generally agree formal terminology definitions early to make new
technologies distinct and to minimize confusion. Thus, magnetic hard
disk drives were first commercially m
Sir,
I believe the authoritative text on the English language is still the
O.E.D.(The Oxford English Dictionary.) Have you queried the unabridged
version of that source? Regrettably, I have no access.
Tony B wrote:
Or by the pleasantly ignorant that never bother to read dictionaries
or have
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