[geeks] Software Bloat

[William Enestvedt]

>
> Late 1800s, early 1900s saw embroidery and weaving machines 
> that made rugs, blankets, and other heavy material. They 
> used *wooden* punchcards - slats of wood, usually of a 
> hardwood...
>
   That's a jaquard loom, right? I think I remember it from the William
Gibson book "The Difference Engine" (or some place) but it's hazy.
   Hey, I'm in RI now, maybe I should go check!
-wde
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Will Enestvedt
UNIX System Administrator
Johnson & Wales University -- Providence, RI
Will.Enestvedt at jwu.edu