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Subject:Re: plural of CD-ROM From:Jeffrey A Pittman <jeffp -at- CLARK -dot- EDU> Date:Wed, 8 Mar 1995 14:32:11 -0700
CD = Compact Disk, the disk is singular.
CD's = Compact Disks, the disks are plural.
ROM = Read Only Memory, this is a statement of function.
Therefore, IMHO, the plural of CD-ROM should be CDs-ROM, but even I admit
this looks stupid.
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