"KØHB" wrote

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| In addition to this ill-conceived notion of free upgrades, we have
| looming another proposal for what amounts to an "Applicance Class"
| license. NCI has polled it's members on that gem also, and heaven
help
| us if I'm again a "stark minority" in opposition!
|

On reflection, Mike, it seems there's some hope on this one. I found
this encouraging item:

I agree with you that we should vigorously resist classes
that legitimize "know-nothing appliance operator" status
.. and any form of "type acceptance" as well ...

73,
Carl - wa6vse