Re: Newbie looking for a UNIX

From: Simon Barner (barner_at_in.tum.de)
Date: 11/16/03 

Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:05:41 +0100

> OK, thanks for th advice. Pseudo-code is always funny, lol. I just
> re-read my post, and I commend you for not slapping me about th face
> with a wet badger.
> BTW - Is it customary on usenet to reply below th original message? I am
> used to e-mail, and replying above th original.

Yep, top posting and full quoting is not customary on usenet (like on
many mailing lists).

Simon 

-- 
A: Top posting :-)
Q: What's the most confusing thing on Usenet?

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