> BTW, BASIC is a programing language, Basic is a human > language. These days they seem to call it Basic English to > differentiate it from the computer language. But since the > rules are somewhat different it not really just a subset of > English as several webpages I just looked at claim. However > it does have the distinction that English speakers can > understand it, although it sounds a bit strange. >
BASIC is also a human language. The distinction you seem to be looking for is between natural and artificial language. Neither BASIC nor Basic is a natural language. In any case, using Basic English would not help to clear up your confusion between Pils and lager, and between IPA and US IPA, since your confusion is a result of fallacious reasoning rather than imprecise language. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
