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Subject:Re: On-line vs. online From:nburns -at- NOAO -dot- EDU Date:Tue, 26 Oct 1993 09:49:24 MST
>Beth,
>Using my "on-line" version of the American Heritage Dictionary, I first
>entered "online." It showed no listing for this spelling, but it listed
>"on-line" under "alternatives for online."
>The definition for on-line is: "1. Computer Science. a. Under the
>control of a central computer, as in a manufacturing process or an
>experiment. b. Connected to a comuter network. c. Accessible via a
>computer or computer network. 2. In progress; ongoing."
Addendum:
I noticed that my name and e-mail address were omitted (must have turned
the signature switch on too late). In case it doesn't work again, here is
the info:
Nancy Burns
National Solar Observatory
e-mail: nburns!noao.edu
Nancy Burns
National Solar Observatory, Tucson, AZ
nburns -at- noao -dot- edu
