On Friday, September 19, 2003 at 6:15:49 AM, John Phillips wrote in
the message "Blocking Bat mail"
<mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Initially there was a virus (or virii - such a word?) called Bat

> http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/db/w/wolfdem_s_bat_virus_creator.asp

Technically, since we use English and not Latin, the plural of virus
is viruses. In Latin, the plural of virus is NOT viri or virii. It is vira.
(It's irregular in that regard.)

Viri means "of the virus", "of the man", "the men", "Men!", "for
strength", or "by strength."

Virii does not exist in Latin (or English).

NB: There are many different translations of virus, vir, and vis, so
the above list is not comprehensive.

-- 
Chris
Quoting when replying to this message is good for your karma.

I just found the last bug.


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