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From: hrs1@cbnewsi.att.com (herman.r.silbiger)
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Subject: Re: yet another "standard" representation
Summary: when is a "standard" not a standard
Message-ID: <1990Sep27.230628.6962@cbnewsi.att.com>
Date: 27 Sep 90 23:06:28 GMT
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An example of the misuse of the term "standard".

A STANDARD can only be issued by a ntional or international accredited
standards body.  A group of manufacturers cannot issue a standard.

Herman Silbiger