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From: Richard D Riehle <laoXhai@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Decoding an octet stream
Date: 1999/12/06
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In article <1999Dec2.081944.1@eisner>,
	kilgallen@eisner.decus.org (Larry Kilgallen) wrote:

>Since then, Al Gore has invented the Internet, so asking others for
>evidence of prior art is cheaper than placing newspaper ads.

Actually, we all know, even Mr. Gore knows, that his claims were
a bit inflated.  However, it should be obvious to everyone that
that the word "algorithm" derives from the Vice-president's skill
on the dance floor combined with his technical acumen.  The original
phrase, "Al Gore rhythm," was clearly the source for our cherished
computer argot, "algorithm."

Richard Riehle
http://www.adaworks.com