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Old 19.04.2011, 14:11
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Re: Is this real English or Denglish? [Technical English]
Demographics Data Visualisation Parameters Configuration

which of course in any good application will be abbreviated to DDVPC, just to make it clear....
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Demographics Data Visualisation Parameters Configuration

which of course in any good application will be abbreviated to DDVPC, just to make it clear....
Yes, that's exactly what it is!

You think it's a joke. In our system it's a reality

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Bugger... sadly I couldn't bring my secretary with me! it's my typing skills that are at fault rather than my grammar! Good spot though!
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