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a.krennmair@aon.at (Andreas Krennmair) writes:

   Indeed, it isn't, but it's a proof a concept, and a really great
   achievement for that age, isn't it?

i tend to think evaluation of achievement (or anything) based on age is
somewhat old-fashioned.  this holds especially in software.

thi