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
