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From: Lars Magne Ingebrigtsen <larsi@ifi.uio.no>
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Greg Stark <gsstark@MIT.EDU> writes:

> Lars Magne Ingebrigtsen <larsi@ifi.uio.no> writes:
> > I should write an "about the manual" thing on the inside back cover, I
> > think. 
> 
> $ webster colophon
> col.o.phon \'ka:l-*-f*n, -.fa.n\ n [L, fr. Gk kolopho-n summit, finishing 
>    touch] 1: an inscription placed at the end of a book or manuscript usu. 
>    with facts relative to its production 2: an identifying device used by a 
>    printer or a publisher

I kinda though that was what is was called, but I wasn't quite sure...

> O'reilly books typically have one to explain their covers, other books often
> describe what software or hardware was used. Colophons are fine ideas.

Yes -- I always like to read things like that.  I'll add one.

-- 
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