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Why is Osama in spellcheck, and Obama isn't, and when you mispell Obama, Osa
Asked by: selrachco
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(07/19/08):
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Osama has been in spellcheck since the events of 9/11 - Obama is only a few years in the top news stories, and we see it so often that it is rare that we need a spellcheck - I'm sure it will be in the future!
Answer Date: 01:01pm 07/18/08
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It really depends on what word processing software you have on your computer. Yes, I cross checked my "word 2002", Obama name isn't in the software dictionary. So there other names are not in this dictionary. Anything names or words aren't found, you have to "add" it your software dictionary.
I bounce "Obama" name in the Online Webster Dictionary, but &quo...
I bounce "Obama" name in the Online Webster Dictionary, but &quo...
Answer Date: 01:15pm 07/18/08
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Unfortunately, Osama is now a household name after the tragedy of 9/11. Unfortunately also, a presidential candidate does not have the notoriety of a famous terrorist. I'm sure Obama will make it into spellcheck eventually, especially if he wins.
Answer Date: 06:36pm 07/18/08
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Osama means lion and has long been a popular first name I understand. It isn't in my spell checker and I have several dictionaries installed. Obama isn't either.
If Sen Ted Kennedy can't keep them straight, what hope is there for the rest of us?
It takes a long time for words to make dictionaries. The time is shortening, but not this short.
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If Sen Ted Kennedy can't keep them straight, what hope is there for the rest of us?
It takes a long time for words to make dictionaries. The time is shortening, but not this short.
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Answer Date: 09:39pm 07/18/08
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Too good and too bad always make first to the dictionary and news. Osama reached the second option and he is in the dictionary where as I find Obama as a good person and he has to become too good to get into dictionary. Isn't it?
Answer Date: 07:06am 07/21/08
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obama is young person than osama.so obama will come in spell check after some days when he gets maturity.
Answer Date: 01:21pm 07/25/08
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Obama is the future and Osama is the past that results to everything that has a "future" needs to be updated :-)
Answer Date: 09:39pm 07/26/08
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I just checked it out and for me both
Obama and
Osama
didn't make it to the auto spell check in Firefox!
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Obama and
Osama
didn't make it to the auto spell check in Firefox!
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Answer Date: 04:40am 08/02/08
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The last time Webster updated his dictionary was in 2006.
Answer Date: 09:46pm 08/08/08
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Spellcheck routines are based on importance. Ossama will be around for a long time. Obama will be gone soon.
Source: The Oracle of Normal, Illinois
Answer Date: 06:05pm 08/10/08
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