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From: smryan@netcom.com (S M Ryan)
Subject: Re: Ferengi Language version 1.95
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Date: Sat, 12 Nov 1994 05:04:18 GMT
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: And what in the hell is non-linear sentence structure?  The only thing 
: like that is Sign language, and it's linear enough.

: Words have to be spoken in SOME linear order.  The only thing I can think
: of is something akin to the German seperable verb prefixes which get
: seperated and moved to the end of the sentence. 

Printed matter is a two or even three-dimensional structure. Graphic
Design is an entire discipline devoted to the nonlinear layout of
sentences. Even so simple as paragraph indenting is an example of the
two-dimensional formatting.

Also consider the discussion elsewhere about Chinese script. People are
not compelled to write exactly as the speak.
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