Re: Pet Peeves

[Ned Bedinger <doc -at- edwordsmith -dot- com>]

Al Geist wrote:
> Ned Bedinger wrote:
>
> ...And via is here for circuit designers and style arbiters because it is
> too apt, and too old, to die.
>
>
> Hi Ned,
>
> I never said "via" was too apt or too old to die. I said it was also used in
> microelectronics (chip manufacturing) the same way Fred described its use in
> circuit board manufacturing. Incidentally, I used "via" in my writing prior
> to working for IBM, where I discovered a plethora of terms used to describe
> microelectronic design and manufacturing processes in ways I had never
> imagined.
>
> However, I did like you enlightening us on the history of the term. It was
> great reading over my morning coffee.
>   


Dammit Al, where's that laser focus now? I had my jaw set for a round of 
rough-and-tumble negotiation with you this morning.


But... you say you *liked* it? Heh, you are full of surprises. More coffee?


Ned Bedinger
doc -at- edwordsmith -dot- com




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