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Article #2489Re: When was the SPARC 20 introduced and discontinued?
From: Colin B.
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 16:24
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 16:24
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In comp.unix.solaris Rich Teer <rich.teer@rite-group.com> wrote: > On Sat, 5 Nov 2005, chocolatemalt wrote: > >> Here is the link to the definition that Logan mentioned, from one >> dictionary that is reflecting the more common usage: >> >> http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/acronym > > Huh. Merriam-Webster is NOT, IMHO, an authority for the English > language. That would be The OED (Oxfored English Dictionary). I think you gored poor Oxfored. For contemporary use, My favorite reference dictionary is the Shorter OED. For historical accuracy, nothing beats the full OED, or if you don't have the space (or money!), the compact OED with magnifying glass. M-W may be an American English dictionary, but it also tends to be fairly conservative in its acceptance of Americanisms. The one I truly dislike is the American Heritage dictionary. Shudder!
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