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

[Chris Bannister <mockingbird@earthlight.co.nz>]

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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