On Wed, 17 Jan 2001, Samuel W. Heywood wrote:
> On Tue, 16 Jan 2001 22:01:37 -0500 (EST), Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Interesting reasoning there, Sam. So, according to your
> > definition, even English doesn't qualify as a written language
> > since its alphabet was simply adapted and modified from pre-existing
> > ones.
>
> > In that case, the only true written language I can think of
> > off-hand (one that had its own alphabet invented for it) is
> > Cherokee.
>
> Similarly, your reasoning is perfectly agreeable with mine on this point.
I have expressed no reasoning here. I merely re-stated your
assertion to make sure I understood what you were trying to say.
To be clear, I am in complete agreement with Klaus.
- Steve
