[Biblical-languages] A threat to the integrity of the Hebrew language?

Peter_Constable at sil.org Peter_Constable at sil.org
Sat Jul 19 12:08:58 EDT 2003


Peter Kirk wrote on 07/19/2003 08:48:17 AM:

> I am certainly happy that the threat is not very real, that "this 
> proposal has a very low likelihood of being pursued". But, if I 
> understand correctly, it is still on the table and is being pursued by 
> Microsoft

I don't know that that is the case: I have not heard that from them, and I 
don't think that they will maintain a mono-lateral position independent of 
me and others who contributed to that proposal.


> And UTC members have asked me to 
> gather more evidence. So I will collect together the responses I 
> receive, and copy them to you, Peter, until I am assured that the 
> proposal has been withdrawn or officially rejected.

Understood. The additional input is appreciated.


- Peter


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