Re: Strange and wonderful prog names (was Re: Worst error messages...)

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From: cev... C E Evert
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 1990 15:00

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No one has yet mentioned our friend 'grep'.
I've heard (at least) two versions of where grep got its name.
What's the correct (third?) one?
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From: cev...@airgun.wg.waii.com (C E Evert)
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Subject: Re: Strange and wonderful prog names (was Re: Worst error messages...)
Summary: grep
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Date: 28 Sep 90 15:00:27 GMT
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