"Loose" can also be used to mean the release of something, though
this use is no longer in common use. An example: He loosed an arrow.
And no, you are not being neurotic. I have the same problem. It
distracts me from the content of the message.
-James
> >No, the updates to the Newton OS are not kept in the system
> >soup. What you'll loose are the preferences for almost all
> >applications you're using. You will also loose almost all
> >registration codes for the 3rd party applications you bought
> >that came with a registration code.
> >
> >-Laurent.
>
>Ok ok Time for the Raging Grammarian to Strike!!
>When something disappears on you, you LOSE it.
>When something needs tightening, it is LOOSE.
>
>Sorry Laurent, this is not directed at you personally. I have seen this
>in many posts over the last year, and shudder each time that I see it.
>Maybe I am being a little neurotic here?
> >>st
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