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From: roy@phri.UUCP (Roy Smith)
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Subject: Re: superfluous writing
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Date: Tue, 7-May-85 17:53:43 EDT
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Posted: Tue May  7 17:53:43 1985
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> Why do manufacturers these days find it necessary to put so many words
> all over their products?

> What's wrong with making a product with a tasteful cabinet, clearly
> labeled legends on all controls, and a small unobtrusive logo?

At least it doesn't extend to computers.  When's the last time you saw a
box with the words "Digital Equipment Corporation solid-state VAX
minicomputer" on it?

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allegra!phri!roy (Roy Smith)
System Administrator, Public Health Research Institute