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> Yes yes yes, we know all this.  But by that same token, and what you
> slain, be that particular giant perl or TCL.  In reality, they're
> simply symptoms of a greater maliase

Agreed, but further 'bloating' of the systems isn't the way to solve the
problem.

"If we continue to annoy them enough, they'll be some angry a solution
will simply pop into our laps."


Nate