Re: FN-FORUM: scanner

date posted 12th March 2003 13:32

> "TWAIN is not really an acronym. It comes from the expression "never the
> twain shall meet", the point being that the scanner never communicates
> directly with the software, but goes via the driver. Of course, when you
> construct a word that doesn't really stand for anything, it's amusing to
> come up with interesting suggestions as to what it could signify. TWAIN has
> consequently been known to stand for "Technology Without An Interesting
> Name". This explanation has become so commonly known that many believe that
> this is what TWAIN actually stands for. So don't be surprised if you come
> across the explanation in a dictionary or encyclopedia, or something."

My favourite acronym is PCMCIA

People can't memorise computer industry acronyms.

Best regards,

Ray

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