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at signThe at sign (@), which is shorthand for the word "at," has become widely identified around the world due to its use in Internet e-mail addresses. Officially known as an "asperand," the at sign separates the recipient's name from the domain name; for example, jsmith@abc.com. In 1971, Ray Tomlinson of Bolt Beranek and Newman chose the @ sign as a separator symbol for one of the first e-mail systems. See Internet address.
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| However, by letting others take most of the risk with Pippin - Bandai alone is expected to spend $100 million promoting the Pippin Atmark - Apple could reap a substantial reward with minimal investment. has teamed up with Atmark Learning to explore opportunities in Japan. But as the Pippin Atmark goes on sale this month in Japan, questions are being raised about whether the machine really combines the best of the computer and toy worlds or is merely an unacceptable compromise - underequipped as a computer but, at about $620, overpriced as a video-game machine. |
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