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From: Kenneth_R_Jongsma@cup.portal.com
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Subject: Origin of "Generic"
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Date: 25 Aug 89 14:32:28 GMT
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Could someone fill me in on the practice of using the term "generic"
instead of "release", "version" or any number of other terms, when
talking about new central office switch software?

There must be a historical reason for it, but it seems like a strange
term to use...

ken@cup.portal.com