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Category 10,  Topic 35
Message 114       Sun Dec 09, 1990
B.RODRIGUEZ2 [Brad]          at 09:45 EST
 
> I sincerely believe that the language desperately needs improvment.

I agree.  I just don't think a "Standards" body is the place for it. (ANSI
guidelines notwithstanding.)  I wish we could give it a more honest name, and
less bureaucratic muscle.

Imagine what a world this would be if the screw base of the common light bulb
was redesigned every four years.

- Brad
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