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Subject:Re: alt.user From:"Lori A. Moreland" <Lori -dot- Moreland -at- CLE -dot- AB -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 6 Jan 1995 15:49:16 -0500
Arthur asked about alternatives for the word "user" to describe scientists using
the software for specialized functions.
How about "power user"? In the manual preface, you could explain the concept.
Although it could be considered computer jargon, I still think it sounds cool.
Mighty Morphin Power Users? ;-D
Lori -dot- Moreland -at- cle -dot- ab -dot- com
