In a message dated 9/20/2005 9:30:19 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>SPOOL >s(imultaneous) p(eripheral) o(perations) o(n) l(ine). >http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=spool >From Merriam-Webster's online English dictionary: "a cylindrical device which has a rim or ridge at each end and an axial hole for a pin or spindle and on which material (as thread, wire, or tape) is wound" I believe this meaning predates anything involving peripheral operations. Bill Fairchild ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
