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  • From: "Michael Best" <mbest AT dasya.com>
  • To: "Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/" <internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [internetworkers] "map"
  • Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:26:11 -0400

Here something interesting about the word.

Etymology: Medieval Latin mappa, from Latin, napkin, towel
(http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=map)

-- Michael

> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org
> > [mailto:internetworkers-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of Tanner
> > Lovelace
> > Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 3:27 PM
> > To: Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
> > Subject: Re: [internetworkers] the ideal world according to microsoft
> >
> >
> > Exactly what part of the name "Aerial *PHOTO*" (emphasis added)
> > do you not understand? The labels *ARE* the maps. The *PHOTO*
> > is just that, an aerial photo. So, I'll say it again. Their *maps*
> > are up to date. Their satellite images (perhaps I should say "photos"
> > here so you're not confused?!?) are what are out of date.





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