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Old 31st-August-2005, 11:58 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Re: IT acronyms/jargon

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Originally Posted by JoC
Well I'm also told it's similar to how computer systems were configured back in the 60's and 70's, but I'd say you're a bit young for those olden days.
I probably snipped out other crucial bits, but the explanation I got does for me, I respect my source.
Well I'm not old enough but I do quite commonly use SSH to connect to another computer so I can use computers like it's 1969 (except I'm using SSH rather than Telenet and my terminal has colour).
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