Jeff Schasny <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:32:55
-0600

> Much as I hate to make editorial comments on a very nice
> writeup, I'd hate for you to go on misusing [sic].

Thanks for the full reference, Jeff.  I would have said something if you
hadn't.

There are two other Latin abbreviations in common usage that are often
misused:

1) e.g. - exampli gratia - for example
2) i.e. - id est - that is

Too often, I see "i.e." when "e.g." is correct.  "i.e." is used to reword
or explain, while "e.g." gives a sample.  However, when the sample is the
only choice, "i.e." is correct.  The following statements illustrate this.

As most MV programmers know, it is important to choose an appropriate
modulo (i.e., a prime number) for file sizing, but using an excessively
large value on a dictionary (e.g., 10,007) is probably not a good idea.
Anyone from my home town (i.e., Tonawanda, NY) is welcome to contact me
directly.

(Had to keep this on topic, right? :->)

--Tom Pellitieri
  Toledo, Ohio
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