RE: Vary? -- MIDRANGE-L

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That's "very" plausible.

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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael Ryan
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 12:30 PM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: Vary?

Vary means change. If I vary a device (on to off|Off to on), I'm
changing the state. Like if I vary the ingredients of a recipe, I'm
changing the recipe. That's what I think, and I'm sticking with it.

On 8/6/07, Lance Gillespie <lgillespie@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

Does anyone know the history behind
the use of the term 'vary' to mean
'change the state of availability'?

I've used it for decades and never
given it a thought until someone
asked 'Why 'vary'?'

My only response is 'why not?'

Thanks

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