Re: Why @? (was NO NO NO NO NO, sort of)

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From: mc68020
Date: Tue, 07 Jul 1987 22:48

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> The problem is you are assuming a "bangist" world.  The ARPANET (and now
> the ARPA Internet) has been using "@" for a long time already and they are
> officially sanctioned and supported by the Network Information Center.  UUCP
> on the other hand, is an anarchy that is trying to get somewhat organized.
> If "@" never existed, then your suggestion would avoid the ambiguity.  But
> "@" is about as old as "!" (I'm not sure which actually appeared first), so
> the problem remains.


   OK!  Who and WHAT is the Network Information Center.  By what authority
does this organization "sanction" anything?  I have been hearing references
to NIC for about a year now.   I'd sure like to know who those Nazis are!

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Subject: Re: Why @? (was NO NO NO NO NO, sort of)
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