Re: [boost] [Getting Started] 3rd revision - attn. library authors

From: Roland Schwarz (roland.schwarz_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-12-14 13:19:31

David Abrahams wrote:
> Edward Diener <eldiener_at_[hidden]> writes:
> 
>> Sorry, but as a former literature major I can't help it:
>>
>> "Start with libs/index.html if you're looking for the whole enchilada."
>>
>> should be in proper English
>>
>> "Start with libs/index.html if you're looking for the beginning of the 
>> entire documentation."
> 
> As an inveterate stickler for precise criticism, I have to object.
> What I wrote is proper English; it just happens to use a
> colloquialism.  Informal?  Yes, but that's another matter.  My writing
> tends to be very dry, and I think it can only benefit from the rare
> injection of levity.

I am not a native English speaker, and I want to say that I very much 
like to see such colloquials interspersed. As long as there are not so 
much to distract my attention. This is a very good way to improve 
knowledge of the language on the go.
I usually have one of the dictionaries open in my browser so it still is 
easy listening.
Dave, I like your style very much!

Roland