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From: cjl@ecsvax.uncecs.edu (Charles Lord)
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: Scientific visualization
Summary: Well EXCUUUUSE ME....
Message-ID: <5352@ecsvax.uncecs.edu>
Date: 6 Jul 88 19:27:44 GMT
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I did not intend to raise a sore point with Steve Frysinger et al
when I predicted "hype" regarding audo data representation.  I
was stating that this mode of representation that has been used
in scanning massive databases for trends, etc, has demonstrated
limited usefulness in the interpretation of more 'routine' databases.
(If I am out of date on this, I apologize)

My point was that the data/music representation as portrayed
in "Dirk Benedict's Holistic Detective Agency" by Douglas Adams
IS a "hype" adaptation of that technology, and would succeed as a
standard output device for non-visually impared people only through
a vigorous marketing system.  My apologies to those hard-working
individuals that are doing serious work in the field.  FLAME OFF, OK?

-- 
Charles Lord
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