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[bug#30797] [PATCH 1/2] gnu: Add emacs-exec-path-from-shell
From: |
Clément Lassieur |
Subject: |
[bug#30797] [PATCH 1/2] gnu: Add emacs-exec-path-from-shell |
Date: |
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:05:05 +0100 |
User-agent: |
mu4e 1.0; emacs 25.3.1 |
Konrad Hinsen <address@hidden> writes:
> Hi Oleg,
>
>>> + "This library allows the user to set Emacs' @code{exec-path} and
>>
>> I still think this apostrophe is unnecessary. I removed it if you don't
>> mind. ;-)
>
> Well, I don't mind, but according to rules of English grammar, it's
> either "Emacs'" or "Emacs's'" but not simply "Emacs". See for example:
>
> http://www.grammar.cl/rules/genitive-case.htm
>
> 4. Singular noun ending in –s:
>
> It depends…
> a. Most names: add 's (apostrophe S)
>
> * They had a really good time at James’s barbecue last Friday.
> * We spent the day admiring Frances’s new car.
>
> b. Classical or religious names: add ' (only the apostrophe)
>
> * Jesus’ disciples carried out the teachings of Jesus.
> * Sophocles’ plays are still performed today.
This has been discussed there:
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2012-02/msg00649.html.
:-)