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by bonjourmr 4773 days ago
The 'G' sound in the word 'G-raphics' (GIF = Graphics Interchange Format) makes more sense to carry over to the acronym. I think the boats understandably sailed Mr.White!
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300bps 4773 days ago
What about JPEG then? Should that be pronounced JPHEG since it stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.
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aptwebapps 4773 days ago
That's how I'm rollin' from now on.
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richtr 4773 days ago
It is pronounced 'Wilhite' not 'White'.
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