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makach
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Pronunciation Guide for Unix
I am glad to see that I have been properly indoctrinated. A little bit disappointed that it doesn't clarify how to pronunciations (
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonetic_transcription
), I was expecting that we could settle on gif once and for all.
_ofdw
on July 1, 2022
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Only godless savages and the sort of people who talk at the theatre pronounce it with a soft G.
revolvingocelot
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Ah yes, the Giraffics Interchange Format. If the hard G is sinful, I will turn to face Jod and walk backwards into hell (with apologies to @dril)
_ofdw
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The hard G is heavenly, sublime, and the patrician's manner of pronouncing it.
implements
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But it does allow the traditional “Beware of geeks bearing gifs!” quip.
michaelcampbell
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And put toilet paper rolls on with the "feed" side towards the wall.
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