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. Metric Association, Inc. Midland, Texas, USA +1(432)528-7724 www.metric.org trus...@grandecom.net On Aug 25, 2013, at 2:57, "Parker Willey Jr." <pawil...@pacbell.net> wrote: > 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 used in the U.S. as "legacy colonial > measures", or just "legacy measures". > > > ...Parker