On Mon, 2003-09-15 at 14:22, Ross Werner wrote: > I'm a big fan of finding English words that fit, rather than trying to > adapt a foreign-sounding word that doesn't Anglicize well (how many of you > can actually /say/ "software libre" without sounding stupid to yourself?). > > What about "freed" software? Not easily confusable with no-cost software, > although I haven't yet found an Englishy "gratis" counterpart.
English is a mongrel language, why try to protect it? Importing words from other languages is natural and historical for English. On the other hand, I consider it ugly when Portuguese imports English words. In addition, forcing the French to accept English into their vocabulary is noble. More of my tax dollars should be dedicated to it. But seriously, you're going to have to argue your point to a larger audience. I suggest an "Ask Slashdot" for starters. -- Stuart Jansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED], AIM:StuartMJansen> Interviewer: What do you think anything[sic] is still missing from the [Linux] kernel? Andrew Morton: Groupies!
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