[vlc-devel] [PATCH] Qt: grammar fixes

Edward Wang edward.c.wang at compdigitec.com
Mon Jul 15 02:44:56 CEST 2013


On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 5:47 PM, Francois Cartegnie <fcvlcdev at free.fr> wrote:
> Le 13/07/2013 21:38, Edward Wang a écrit :
>> We use 'the' in 'the HTTP protocol' because protocol is not a proper noun. HTTP is the adjective describing the protocol.
>>
>> Therefore, the 'the' in "In order to ..., the VLC" is awkward and should be removed.
>
> Then you're half way :)
> ( What does the "P" of HTTP stands for ? )

Technically 'HTTP protocol' is a self-redundant phrase (like ABM
machine), but the grammar rule still applies.

Regards,
     Edward Wang



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