Re: typos: dd(1), ed(1)

Embedded. Apologies if this is an annoyance to anyone.

On Tue, Jan 28, 2003 at 02:56:30AM +0000, Margarida Sequeira wrote:
> > -single block without any aggregation of short blocks.

Isn't it easier to read with the simple present participle, as opposed to trying to shoe-horn in a noun?

> > -The number of truncated input records, if any, are reported to the standard

My point entirely. "Number" is a singular noun and therefore constructs with the third person singular present indicative of the verb "to be". The number *IS*, the numbers *ARE*.

> > -the command prompt is by default turned off.

This sentence splits the simple present passive form (the "is turned off" part). If you have to do it like that then "is, by default, turned off".

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> > -Any previous contents of

Of course a file can have contents. But if you read the whole sentence, you'll see a singular noun (content) used with the plural indicative case of the verb "to be" (are). "The content is" or "the contents are" - choose one and remain consistent.

> > -command, expect that the previous contents of file is not clobbered.

Read above regarding "content". Also note "expect" and "except" typo in the same sentence. Received on Tue Jan 28 10:28:30 2003