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From: pa... Paul Lansky
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 1989 17:59

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I've always wanted to ask this question, but never had an 
appropriate forum, until now..

In the 4.2/3 mt program, and incorrect flag will return the message
"don't grok "-z"

Can somebody enlighten me as the the [computer?] etymology of "grok".  It's
a great word!


Paul Lansky

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