Date:         Wed, 4 Feb 2004 17:33:33 GMT
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From:         Mike Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: [Ex-plain] RE: Additional diagnostic
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> Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 09:43:44 -0500
> From: "LeVan,Ralph" <[log in to unmask]>
>
> While we don't have the concept of a server with lots of databases,
> I think everyone understands that there is still a piece of software
> which acts as a server.  We shouldn't shy away from that.

Which makes me wonder why the heck we tried to conceal that fact in
the protocol's model.  Oh well.  Live and learn.

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