On Mon, 31 Jan 1994, louis schwartz wrote: > in the library or even the almenac. Isn't this supposed to be a discussion > group rather than a research co-op? I, for one, expect it to be both. One of the advantages of a mailing list like this is the access to the collective knowledge, experience, and cherished trivia of a group of professional colleagues that it provides. Certainly, easily-researched facts should simply be looked up by the questioner, but, in the case of more esoteric material, the research resources of other list members can be a valuable benefit. Joe ******************************************************************************* JOSEPH R. CHUK | Office Phone (610) 683-4491 Associate Professor | Office Fax (610) 683-4659 Telecommunications Dept. | Kutztown University | Internet [log in to unmask] P.O. Box 730 | CompuServe 76360,2476 Kutztown, PA 19530-0730 | Packet [log in to unmask] *******************************************************************************