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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by Peter Fletcher 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

I find most of these suggestions to be somewhat insensitive for the deceased’s loved ones to read. I get that being a public figure opens one up to outside commentary, but I think it best the group acknowledges the passing in the most respectful way possible. > On Jan 10, 2020, at 8:56 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Evan Koblentz <evan(a)snarc.net> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders > Date: January 10, 2020 at 8:56:43 AM EST > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > > EOL seems rude. > > I wrote "logged off" when Ragooman died. I didn't think about it too much; the words just came out: > > https://lists.vcfed.org/pipermail/vcf-midatlantic/2018-September/013346.html > > On Jan 10, 2020, Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> On 1/9/20 10:40 PM, Mike Loewen via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >>> >>> I also vote for "EOL". >> >> Agreed - ++1 >> >> -- >> Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com >> http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site >> http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog >> Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by Dean Notarnicola 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

@SYS$SYSTEM: SHUTDOWN HALT On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 9:37 AM Ben Greenfield via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > has reached end of file > > > On Jan 10, 2020, at 9:34 AM, Brian Schenkenberger via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > writes: > > > >>> On Jan 10, 2020, at 9:28 AM, Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic > >> <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>> shutdown -h > >> > >> and for the reincarnation believers > >> > >> shutdown -r > >> > >> :) > > > > Again... TOO EUNUCHS. > > > > The VMS folks on this list will understand this... >>> > > > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by Neil Cherry 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

On 1/10/20 10:06 AM, Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I like “John Doe has Logged Off” > > It was fitting for Dan when Evan wrote it, I think it’s appropriate and not uncaring (actually I think it’s the opposite!) > > I do like EOL or EOF and disagree about it seeming rude, but I like “Logged Off” better. Saw Evan's post after I posted and do agree that “Logged Off” sounds better, be a bit softer and would be know better know than EOL. PS, for Emacs users: Ctrl-X Ctrl-C ;-) -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by Chris Fala 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

That one actually choked me up a bit. On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 9:28 AM Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > shutdown -h >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by Chris Fala 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

I remember "logged out", it was very touching. I told my wife at the time and she agreed. On Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 8:56 AM Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > EOL seems rude. > > I wrote "logged off" when Ragooman died. I didn't think about it too much; > the words just came out: > > > https://lists.vcfed.org/pipermail/vcf-midatlantic/2018-September/013346.html > > On Jan 10, 2020, Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >On 1/9/20 10:40 PM, Mike Loewen via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >> > >> I also vote for "EOL". > > > >Agreed - ++1 > > > >-- > >Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com > >http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site > >http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog > >Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> writes: >> On Jan 10, 2020, at 9:28 AM, Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic ><vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> shutdown -h > >and for the reincarnation believers > >shutdown -r > >:) Again... TOO EUNUCHS. The VMS folks on this list will understand this... >>>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by Peter Cetinski 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

> On Jan 10, 2020, at 9:28 AM, Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > shutdown -h > and for the reincarnation believers shutdown -r :)

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we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by Jeffrey Jonas 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

re: the passing of Randy Suess (BBS) and Gary Starkweather (Laser Printer) "silent keys" are amateur radio operators who have passed away. https://silentkeys.org/ The term "Fallen Flags" describes those railroads whose corporate names have been dissolved through merger, bankruptcy, or liquidation. http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/ https://www.american-rails.com/fallen-flags.html We need something similar to honor computer/electronics pioneers. -- Jeff Jonas PS: analogous to the computer jargon list is RR lingo: http://www.catskillarchive.com/rrextra/glossry1.Html

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Jeffrey Jonas via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> writes: > >re: the passing of Randy Suess (BBS) and Gary Starkweather (Laser >Printer) > >"silent keys" are amateur radio operators who have passed away. >https://silentkeys.org/ > >The term "Fallen Flags" describes those railroads whose corporate names >have been dissolved through merger, bankruptcy, or liquidation. >http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/ >https://www.american-rails.com/fallen-flags.html > >We need something similar to honor computer/electronics pioneers. ASCII #4 EOT...

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] we need an endearing term for our computer pioneers/founders
by Bob Applegate 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

EOF seems more appropriate than EOL. Offline?

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