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> In response to my question about the term "white
> paper", a couple of people pointed me to
> www.m-w.com. My question was actually about the
> origin of the term -- specifically, its use in the
> tech sector. Anyone have more insight than a one-
> sentence dictionary definition?
Sure. Look it up in an encyclopedia. Or find a
textbook about white papers and read up in that.
So, sure... let's try again. ;) You asked, you got an
answer. Now you have a lead. Follow it. After all,
it's the nature of the profession to do so.
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Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)
"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
-- Geoff Hart
We can't all be as creative with sigs as krautgrrl. ;-)
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