My professor has used the word "internets" all over his syllabus

[George P Burdell]

It's a class on e-commerce, and no, he hasn't put it in as a joke.

I'm obviously not gonna tell him, but I'm gonna see if he uses the word during lectures as well.

 

[Goosemaster]

You better believe that you'll be whistling Dixie if he puts 'internets' questions on the test

 

[heyheybooboo]

Used in the right context it's not technically incorrect - just really old school. And yeah - I'd be worried about it being a 'quiz question'.

Just remember to capitalize 'Internet'.

 

[MotionMan]

What is the context? Could he be using it in the possessive form?

MotionMan

 

[Krazy4Real]

I love my internets.

 

[krunchykrome]

Don't be surprised if you find "ROFL" in red ink on one of your exams.

 

[her209]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Don't be surprised if you find "ROFL" in red ink on one of your exams.

Or PICS?

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: her209

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
Don't be surprised if you find "ROFL" in red ink on one of your exams.

Or PICS?

a large "X" and a "DIAF" in red ink would be hilarious.

 

[Phokus]

use "Intarwebs" in your papers/test to counter his stupidity with more stupidity

 

[krunchykrome]

Email him this pic....he should get the hint

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[heyheybooboo]

Originally posted by: MotionMan
What is the context? Could he be using it in the possessive form?

MotionMan

Most folks use the term 'intranets' these days instead of the old school 'internets' to refer to interconnected networks - and to avoid confusion with the Internet.

I imagine the prof just wants the OP to think. There are three generations of geek (lol) in the IT world and many over-lapping meanings and different ways to refer to the same thing.

It's best to try to understand the point of the overall concepts and terminology in a work environment than to argue with a guy whether 'internets' or 'intranets' is better. It may be fun arguing with a college prof but in an office environment that has a tendency to stunt your career advancement.

And sure - each could be used in a possessive form.

 

[spidey07]

Well given that The Internet is nothing more than a collection of internets, prof is correct.

 

[foghorn67]

More annoying than "That said" and "monies".
But nothing tops "synergy".

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Well given that The Internet is nothing more than a collection of internets, prof is correct.

He probably doesn't know that though

That, and the accepted use is in the form of "internet", not "internets" so I think based on that, the professor is wrong.

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: heyheybooboo

Originally posted by: MotionMan
What is the context? Could he be using it in the possessive form?

MotionMan

Most folks use the term 'intranets' these days instead of the old school 'internets' to refer to interconnected networks - and to avoid confusion with the Internet.

I imagine the prof just wants the OP to think. There are three generations of geek (lol) in the IT world and many over-lapping meanings and different ways to refer to the same thing.

It's best to try to understand the point of the overall concepts and terminology in a work environment than to argue with a guy whether 'internets' or 'intranets' is better. It may be fun arguing with a college prof but in an office environment that has a tendency to stunt your career advancement.

And sure - each could be used in a possessive form.

I think knowing the context of how it was used "all over his syllabus" would resolve any confusion as to whether the professor was being OlDe SKooL (as you imply) or being a knucklehead (as the OP implies).

MotionMan

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: spidey07
Well given that The Internet is nothing more than a collection of internets, prof is correct.

Only if he is referring to "the internets" and not "The Internet".

Without the context, we are left to guess.

MotionMan

 

[George P Burdell]

Originally posted by: MotionMan

Originally posted by: spidey07
Well given that The Internet is nothing more than a collection of internets, prof is correct.

Only if he is referring to "the internets" and not "The Internet".

Without the context, we are left to guess.

MotionMan

It a course being offered by the school of Management. It has more to do with business than with technology.

 

[preslove]

Originally posted by: George P Burdell

Originally posted by: MotionMan

Originally posted by: spidey07
Well given that The Internet is nothing more than a collection of internets, prof is correct.

Only if he is referring to "the internets" and not "The Internet".

Without the context, we are left to guess.

MotionMan

It a course being offered by the school of Management. It has more to do with business than with technology.

Sounding more like a knucklead. Scan (or, if it's online, copy & paste) the syllabus and blur out anything identifying & post that bitch. If he really is a knucklhead, it will be funny.