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> > AFAIC the decision to use "a" or "an" is based solely on the
pronounciation of
> > the word (i consider acronyms and abbreviations to be words too) and not
on the
> > way it is written. So to me the sentences "an RTF file" or "an SLB
connector" or
> > "an MBR virus" are correct.

I never though of it , but sounding it out , your interpretation sounds more
"correct"

> What about "FAQ list"? Is it "a FAQ List" as you pronounce it like
> fact, but w/o the t, or is it "an 'Eff Ay Queue' List", if you spell
> the acronym

I've always said "fack" .. and so a FAQ.
But if you want to say it F. A. Q. then by all means say "an" if you want to

>(sorry for the 'queue', i did not see any other way to
> write that letter...)?

how about "cue" ?
or "qew" ?

> TIA,

TIA?

Sincerly
CeeJay