On 7/31/02 7:25 AM, "Philip Stortz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> odd, i know i've heard the word used before, and i think it follows the > "rules" for changing a word. now the spelling, i'm highly doubtful i > got that right. just because a word isn't in the dictionary doesn't > mean it's not real, it's perfectly acceptable to make nouns into verbs, > adjetives and adverbs, though the spelling is tricky for a spelling > challenged person like myself. i find myself all too often trying to > spell phonetically, and using the accepted practice in german and some > other languages of fusing 2 or more words together into one unit when > they are conceptually fused. guess that's what happens when you think > logically rather than remembering all the silly rules (especially the > "english" or worse the "american english" rules, which are totally > insane. i like putting "u" in words like colour!) > > Ben Brown wrote: >> >>> From: Philip Stortz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Subject: Re: CPU Temperature >>> >>> it is a good way to check the >>> adequatesy of the airflow and the drive temps >> >> Philip, one of my favourite gags was the one a few years ago >> on the tv show 'newsradio', where from memory Bill crowed about his >> 'adequacity' in a performance review. A fun new word to make up! > ---------- You've heard the word adequacy. Hamlin 'I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with equality liberty and justice for all.' -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
