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Re: OT: learning curve (was: a little comparison of procmail and maildrop)



On Mon, Nov 03, 2003 at 10:50:01AM +0100, René Clerc wrote:

> > > > Why does the curve have to be knowledge versus time?
> > > 
> > > Read the webpage.
> > 
> > I did the first time, and I couldn't find any real explanation for why
> > the equation had to involve time - just a statement that it did.
> 
> It's a definition, originating from the field of psychology.

I'd be interested in seeing the first documented use of that term.
I wonder whether the guy who invented the term actually used it that
way, 'cause it certainly doesn't make much sense to put time into the
equation, IMHO.

 - Dave

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