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Re: Why is the name of this list not plural ?



On Sat, 2005-03-26 at 18:03 +0100, Bob Alexander wrote:
> Is this a FAQ ? :)
> 
> I would have found more natural to call this list debian-userS so that 
> when I write to it I know I am writing to more than one single lonely 
> sociopath debian user :)
> 
> Or am I writing to some abstract prototypical uber-debian-user-template ? :)

Think of it this way: Some-Large-Corporation says that CUSTOMER is
always right. They always consider the SHAREHOLDER, when making fiscal
decisions. They nearly always shop the VENDOR list.

Based on that, Debian says the USER is their Customer. They always
consider the DFSG Approved LICENSE LIST, when packaging a new software
package. Debian is by the DEVELOPER for the DEVELOPER which in turn are
also the USER.

> 
> PS Same applies to debian-developerS etc.

See previous response!

I hope this clears up, using a singular as a Group is a common practice.
It makes it non-passive. (I think, that is why or maybe another of
mightily varied WAY of English)
-- 
greg, greg@gregfolkert.net

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