Why Ctrl-v for Paste?!

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From: He... Adrian Thompson
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1999 00:00

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Hi.
Can anyone out there tell me why Windows uses Ctrl-V as a keyboard 
shortcut for Paste? I've just been asked by one fo the children here, and 
I realised I have no idea!

Thanks,


Adrian Thompson
Laisterdyke GM Middle School
IT Technician

http://www.schoolsite.edex.net.uk/365/index.htm
http://www.athompson.mcmail.com

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Subject: Why Ctrl-v for Paste?!
Date: 1999/01/07
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