Hi Eugene. I did a little googling and didn't read this, but it has "Unidata" in it, along with Ellery and the Economic Espionage Act, so I'm guessing at least some of the story is in here.
https://www.cia.gov/csi/kent_csi/pdf/v44i3a08p.pdf Enjoy! --dawn On 5/11/07, Eugene Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Dawn, I read your cards on your site. Very interesting. I would really like to read the story about the spys but the link no longer works. Any suggestions?! Eugene ----- Original Message ----- From: "MAJ Programming" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 11:31 PM Subject: Re: [U2] Re: Why are there no MV books? > I've never seen MV books in any bookstore. We've been a pretty well-kept > secret. > > MV is hard to illustrate with words and/or drawings as itself is DOS-like > and character based. Perhaps that's a stumbling block on create a book > that's easy to read. Most books that I've come across are similar to the > reference manuals with not a whole lot of "this is better than that". It > seems to present everything on a equal basis. > > My 1 cent. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Thomas Derwin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org> > Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 3:00 PM > Subject: [U2] Re: Why are there no MV books? > > >> Hi Gabe, >> >> Some quick thoughts: >> >> The Internet has dramatically reduced the need for printed materials, >> especially on fast-changing technical subjects. Even PC Magazine is a >> fraction of its former size. >> >> In the late '80s - early '90's (what I'd consider the heyday of Pick / >> MV so far), there were several books in print. Someone posted this link >> to Jonathan Sisk's Pick Publications Database not long ago: >> www.jes.com/picklist.html >> >> Many Pick / MV database installations are a "behind the scenes" part of >> software packages, so end-users might not feel the need for reference >> books. >> >> Hopefully others can comment on the state of the MV market. >> >> Regards, >> Tom >> >> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/10/07 11:30 AM >>> >> Can I ask a silly question--why are there no MV books in bookstores in >> print? >> >> Anyone want to write one? ;-) >> >> Is the MV market expanding, shrinking, or staying stagnant? Does IBM >> plan >> to really start promoting U2 or is it just something they acquired to >> get a >> few large customers? Anybody? >> >> Gabe >> ----------------------------------------- This e-mail and any attachments > may contain CONFIDENTIAL information, including PROTECTED HEALTH > INFORMATION. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or disclosure > of > this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED; you are requested to delete this > e-mail and any attachments, notify the sender immediately, and notify the > LabCorp Privacy Officer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call (877) > 23-HIPAA > / (877) 234-4722.
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