i.e. vs. e.g.

[Warren Block]

On Wed, 8 Sep 2004, Ceri Davies wrote:

> Apologies in advance for coming over all schoolmaster like, but I've
> noticed a few instances where I believe that people are confusing the
> terms "i.e." and "e.g.", and so here's a little reminder/summary:
>
> 	i.e. can be read as "that is to say".
>
> 	e.g. can be read as "for example".

The FDP says to avoid contractions.  Maybe these should be avoided in 
the same way.

-Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota USA