On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 18:51:02 -0400, Peter T. Daniels
<grammatim@...> wrote:

> I suggest that qalam be used for talking about writing systems, and some
> other venue, perhaps vellum, be used for talking about computers.

> Nicholas, who might have more reason than "Barry" to be annoyed with me,
> is the person who hasn't recognized the difference yet.

"...hasn't recognized the difference...": I'd appreciate some supporting
information. I could take your comment as an insult, but I don't think it
is.

Regards,

--
Nicholas Bodley /*|*\ Waltham, Mass. (Not "MA")
The curious hermit -- autodidact and polymath
If you're determined to be afraid, choose wisely
what to be afraid of.