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From: wcs@ho95e.UUCP (Bill.Stewart.4K435.x0705)
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Subject: Re: EMACS -- What does it mean?
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Date: Thu, 26-Sep-85 21:43:54 EDT
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> > very interesting, but what does GNU stand for ?
> GNU = Gnu's Not UNIX. There is also MINCE, for Mince Is Not a Complete Emacs.
> More recursive acronyms, anyone?
Many people have also seen FINE Is Not Emacs, but the one that has
character is THief Isn't Even Fine.
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## Bill Stewart, AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ 1-201-949-0705 ihnp4!ho95c!wcs