On 12 December 2006 18:41, Boyd Stephen Smith Jr. wrote:

> While language evolution is not a democratic process, I've never heard
> *anyone* use the word "mouses" for *anything* and if I had I would have
> corrected them by telling them "mice" is the proper plural of "mouse",
> even when talking about a pointing device.

Taking into account what others said, I guess we have to agree on 
disagreeing. ;-) Actually, that is fine with me. Best thing humanity 
achieved - ever. I am just happy I can continue to call those pointing 
devices mice.

BTW, I am rather surprised by the high number of replies to my OTOTOT post - 
suggesting you all have way too much time on your hands. ;-)

Uwe

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