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Article #113Question on IBM terminology
From: Robert A. Chekaluk
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1989 14:22
Date: Tue, 15 Aug 1989 14:22
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Does anyone know the origin of the IBM term "vary," meaning to attach
or detach a device ("Vary the drive on," "Vary the device off") ??
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From: @rice.edu:brunix!rac@UUNET.UU.NET ("Robert A. Chekaluk")
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Subject: Question on IBM terminology
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Date: 15 Aug 89 14:22:51 GMT
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