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From: jjwcmp@ultb.isc.rit.edu (Jeff Wasilko)
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Subject: Why Are They Called 'Generics'?
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As I was catching up on my Digest-reading, a thought occured to me --
why are switch programs called 'generics'?

Thanks,

Jeff Wasilko
RIT Communications