kPa,
I do understand your point. The number 396.893 is certainly less friendly than
the number 14, but there is *no prospect* of official (legal) "redefinition" of
the names and values of units outside the SI.
There is some hope of changing "fill sizes" to 100 g, 300 g, 500 g, 700 g etc.;
eit
BULLSEYE, Parker! Now, THERE is a word that strongly suggests that metrication
is under way.
It is a word that will certainly appeal to decision makers. It raises a very
recognizable air of obsolescence.
Paul Trusten, Registered Pharmacist
Vice President and Public Relations Director
U.S. Met
Hi
In computer systems, the term "legacy" system was used to describe an older
operating system or main frame computer system still in use which is
functionally obsolete. Legacy means something old, or handed down, which is
older and usually not up to date.
I would describe any non SI units u
