-----Original Message----- From: boost-bounces@lists.boost.org [mailto:boost-bounces@lists.boost.org] On Behalf Of Matthias Schabel Sent: 29 March 2007 16:43 To: boost@lists.boost.org Subject: Re: [boost] units: review
As I recall, SI specifically says do NOT use the plurals.
Paul,
Do you have a reference for this?
So I agree with this. (But it needs documenting with chapter and verse to head off those who try to be non-standard?).
I'm not strongly attached to having plurals - any dissenters to the idea of removing them in favor of the singular forms? I think we should probably retain the alternate spellings, OTOH...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_System_of_Units The SI rule for pluralising units is that symbols of units are not pluralised[2], for example "25 kg" (not "25 kgs"). Reference 2 is Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (2006). "The International System of Units (SI)". 8th ed.. Retrieved on 2006-07-14. So this is quite specific and so I definitely think they should GO for SI units. Paul PS I understand what Eric Lemings is saying, but I think having both invites abuse and confusion. Keep It Simple Sir - stick to singular. --- Paul A Bristow Prizet Farmhouse, Kendal, Cumbria UK LA8 8AB +44 1539561830 & SMS, Mobile +44 7714 330204 & SMS pbristow@hetp.u-net.com