Re: Different Formats for Different Countries -- Variable Density B&W Film

On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:54:57 -0600, John <use_net@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:

>On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:54:25 +1100, "Jeff R." <contact.me@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>wrote:
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>>Why not just wait 'til all the old fogies die out - THEN make the
change?
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>>:-)
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>That is what's happening but unfortunately there was a tremendous
>number of "boomers" born into "tradition" in the 50's. They resisted
>change in the 70's when America made a significant effort to get
>standardized on both decimal and metric standards. Fortunately many
>are now retiring and their tools are wearing down and being replaced
>with digital equipment which makes the conversion process simpler.
>Eventually America will migrate completely to the metric system
>however it will probably take another 60 years.


Ah yes, it's been a while since you had a good 
anti-boomer rant, John.  We surely are the root 
of all evil.  I for one have every intention of 
stealing as much as I can of your inheritance.


rafe b
www.terrapinphoto.com