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From: Mills@UDEL.EDU
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Subject: Re:  Terminology deplored
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Date: 21 Jul 89 23:56:25 GMT
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Bob,

Most fond that I am of nuance and mischief using our native tongue, may I
suggest that neither "gateway" is yours to keep nor "gate" any less
precious or more slovenly than "bridge," "router" or "intermediate system."
If it swings, opens, turns, switches or forwards, it's a gate; if it quacks
call it a duck.

Dave