Why are the exec* functions deprecated in std.process?

[Andrei Alexandrescu]

On 10/29/13 12:06 PM, Lars T. Kyllingstad wrote:
> On Tuesday, 29 October 2013 at 03:44:37 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
>> 2. The homonym (not homonymous btw) functions [...]
>
> Going OT here, but being somewhat of a pedant when it comes to grammar
> myself, I can't just let this go. :)  What is wrong with this use of
> "homonymous"?  What would be an example of appropriate use?
>
> Lars

The meaning of "homonym" is more narrow:

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homonym

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homonymous

But I think both work, so my mistake.


Andrei