ubject:
Microsoft Internet Explorer Tip of the Day [Common Internet
abbreviations - 11/11/98]
Date:
Wed, 11 Nov 1998 09:51:42 PST
From:
TipWorld
To:
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Proudly presents:
The Microsoft Internet Explorer Tip of the Day
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And now for today's tip ...
HTH
TipWorld reader Pete F. sends this request.
"When I read news groups, I see all those abbreviations. I know what
some of them mean now, but not all. Could you publish the list?"
Here you go:
AFAIK: As far as I know
BYW: By the way
HTH: Hope this helps
IMO: In my opinion
IMHO: In my humble opinion
IMNSHO: In my not so humble opinion
IOW: In other words
LOL: Laughing out loud (some people use this one for "Lots of luck")
LMAO: Laughing my *** off
OIC: Oh, I see
ROTFL: Rolling on the floor laughing
BG: Big grin
G: Big grin
g: Grin
If you prefer to express your emotions in pictures:
Smiling
Laughing
;-) Winking
:-/ Scowling
:-O Surprised
Angry or sad
:'-( Crying
Sticking out your tongue
There you are; that should be more than enough to get almost anyone
into trouble.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer Tip of the Day [Common Internet
abbreviations - 11/11/98]
Date:
Wed, 11 Nov 1998 09:51:42 PST
From:
TipWorld
To:
explorertips
TipWorld - http://www.tipworld.com
The Internet's #1 Source for Computer Tips, News, and Gossip
Proudly presents:
The Microsoft Internet Explorer Tip of the Day
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Made possible today by
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And now for today's tip ...
HTH
TipWorld reader Pete F. sends this request.
"When I read news groups, I see all those abbreviations. I know what
some of them mean now, but not all. Could you publish the list?"
Here you go:
AFAIK: As far as I know
BYW: By the way
HTH: Hope this helps
IMO: In my opinion
IMHO: In my humble opinion
IMNSHO: In my not so humble opinion
IOW: In other words
LOL: Laughing out loud (some people use this one for "Lots of luck")
LMAO: Laughing my *** off
OIC: Oh, I see
ROTFL: Rolling on the floor laughing
BG: Big grin
G: Big grin
g: Grin
If you prefer to express your emotions in pictures:
Smiling Laughing;-) Winking
:-/ Scowling
:-O Surprised
Angry or sad:'-( Crying
Sticking out your tongueThere you are; that should be more than enough to get almost anyone
into trouble.
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COMMUNICATOR 4.5: FINALLY STABLE
After months of public testing, Netscape releases what the company
says is its most reliable browser ever. (We've heard that one before).
With arched eyebrow, we gave it a look.
http://www.pcworld.com/r/tw/1%2C2061%2Ctw-brsr10201%2C00.html
HYPERLINK WHEN AND WHERE YOU WANT
Control Internet and e-mail links in word processing documents, or
just turn them off completely.
http://www.pcworld.com/r/tw/1%2C2061%2Ctw-brsr10202%2C00.html
SERVICE BLOCKS JUNK E-MAIL
Congress isn't stemming the tide of spam, but new technology may
provide relief.
http://www.pcworld.com/r/tw/1%2C2061%2Ctw-brsr10203%2C00.html
THE BEST ONLINE GIFT SHOPS
Hassle-free holiday shopping--for everything from CDs to clothes--is
only a mouse-click away.
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LEXMARK: Up to $50 dollar rebates on our award winning line of Color
Inkjet Printers.
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For a limited time, join 1-800-FLOWERS in celebrating Flowers Fresh
from Holland by purchasing our exclusive, all-Dutch flower hand-tied
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Pad FREE with your paid order! This handy mouse pad is loaded with
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features.
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and software with award winners from the leading publishers including
IDG, ZD, CMP, and CNet. You'll find all the latest award winners along
with product descriptions, specs, and reviews. Subscribe today!
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and operated by third parties. PC World Communications, Inc., is not
responsible for the availability of, or the content located on or
through, any such third-party site.
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