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From: rgenter@J.BBN.COM (Rick Genter)
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Subject: Re: Tools use off the repository
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Date: Wed, 17-Dec-86 14:13:29 EST
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Karl Nyberg writes:
> 
> [ LtCol Frank Falgiano writes:
> >
> > The point is there is no such thing as a free lunch.  Reusable software
> > requires work to keep it current and flexible.
> 
> "TANSTAAFL  - There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch"
> 			-- often attributed to Chuck Howell ]

TANSTAAFL as an acronym was originated by Robert A. Heinlein in the 50s (or
was it the 40s?).
					- Rick
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