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RE: Cygwin/XFree86 Frequently Asked Questions -- typo


Jeremiah,

> I did notice a recurring typo, though:  in sections 9.4-9.6, you
> have "whom"
> where you should have "who".

The word 'whom' is not a typo.  The usage of 'whom' is one of the finer
points of the English language.  I can assure you that I used it correctly,
as an interrogative.  The definition and usage of 'whom' is discussed at:
http://m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?whom

Thanks all the same,

Harold

P.S. A link to the sections in question:
http://xfree86.cygwin.com/docs/faq/cygwin-xfree-faq.html#q-copyright-cygwin-
xfree86

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeremiah Kivi Shapiro [mailto:jeremiah_shapiro@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 5:15 PM
> To: huntharo@msu.edu
> Subject: Cygwin/XFree86 Frequently Asked Questions -- typo
>
>
> Hello,
>
> Thanks for the Cygwin/XFree86 FAQ!  It's very handy, and one of
> the reasons
> I'll be giving the program(s?) a try.
>
> I did notice a recurring typo, though:  in sections 9.4-9.6, you
> have "whom"
> where you should have "who".
>
> Yours sincerely,
> Jeremiah


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