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Friday, July 13, 2012

There are enough words. Lets use new words for new ideas.

Please avoid creating new words when perfectly good ones exist already.

Oh for the love of God, put a space after your verbs! | TechRepublic
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Shut down

  • No: Did you shutdown the workstation first?
  • Yes: Did you shut down the workstation first?
  • Yes: The shutdown procedure was interrupted.

Back up

  • No: Make sure you backup the registry.
  • Yes: Make sure you back up the registry.
  • Yes: Make sure you have a registry backup.

Set up

  • No: Before you setup your connection, check with IT.
  • Yes: Before you set up your connection, check with IT.
  • Yes: IT will handle your wireless setup.

Logon/Logoff

  • No: Be sure to logoff after completing the online transaction.
  • Yes: Be sure to log off after completing the online transaction.
  • Yes: Explain the logoff process to the new guy.