Re: grammar tool in linux ... perhaps in emacs

["H.S." <hs.samix@gmail.com>]

John Hasler wrote:
> ->HS writes:
>> I was wondering what choices do we have to check English grammar in
>> Linux.
> 
> IIRC there used to be such a program in BSD.
> 
>> ...that such a tool aids in catching silly mistakes and helps
>> significantly in proof reading.
> 
> Copy editing, not proof reading.  The latter involves comparing a proof
> copy to a manuscript and noting all deviations.  It's pretty much obsolete
> for obvious reasons.

Ah! Thanks for the clarification.