On Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:38, Steve Holdoway wrote:
> PS. Is it 2 p's in apalling, then?
Yes, just like the 2 'p's in 'Apple'.
The short vowel sound - the first 'a' - requires a double consonant following,
It's English so there are bound to be exceptions to the rule, but it works 
more than 95% of the time. :-)

btw, Gentoo is not intended for folks who have your requirements.
Forget it, and move on to something else which self-installs.

-- 
Sincerely etc.,
Christopher Sawtell

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