Re: grammar tool in linux ... perhaps in emacs
On Tue, Sep 09, 2008 at 12:30:13PM -0500, 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.
So remember to correct your teacher when they say, "Get someone to proof
read your work! This is like a dog's breakfast!"
--
Chris.
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than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other
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