good point
Posted on 04/27/2013 1:32:51 PM PDT by tje
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That’s a ‘bang’ ...
I’ve been at it since 1967 and I’ve ALWAYS known this symbol a ‘hash’ within the systems / programming context. In some graphical / typographical contexts it is also known as ‘splat’.
I’d call it a ‘bang’. Exclamation mark in most non-computer languages.
shebang is another shorthand for, “#!”. Often how you tell the unix shell what script you are using.
“#!/bin/csh” or “#!/bin/bash” for example
Yes. Therefore it isn't a "pound" sign but rather a "number" sign. Pound sign is supposed to be after, not before. "I'd like a 10# bag of potatoes." Not "I'd like a #8 sheet metal screw."
You're welcome!
“Bang!” Or, “Bang! Bang!” == Do what I did last time.
That’s actually a really good point. Lexical order matters in this case too. Interesting.
I’d like 8# of 8d nails please. #construction :)
good point
1000 eight penny nails, gotcha.
I believe the hashtag is the pound sign "#" plus a phrase that is used as an index for related comments.
thx, yeah, it seems it's what comes after the #
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