Re: WAY OT: Re: Quest for linux supported Wireless

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Jeff Vian said:

> In some cases you may be correct, However, see
> http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000132.htm
>
> example
>
> To make a *plural* noun *possessive,* simply add an *apostrophe* to the
> word. If the plural does not end in an *s,* then add an apostrophe plus
> *s. *

So which of these does "Rick" fall into?  Your example:

        "Ricks'":       "owned by Rick"

Is never right.

OMG, I've become a cliche.  I'm arguing grammar on a technical mailing
list...
-- 
William Hooper




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