08-09-2016, 05:02 AM
In my proposed solution the difference between A and B languages might be explained as the use of EVA=d near the right end of a VMS word to signify the quantity one (1). At some point it was gradually dropped as being 'understood' when a Group VI measurement type code was present (minim, grain, scruple, dram, ounce, wineglassful) which led to the shorter spellings of the VMS words. (Conversely, it may have been added if its absence in the beginning created problems - I don't know which came first.)
The author of the VMS seems to always have used the shortest possible spelling of any VMS word that got the info across to the reader. That may have been why the use of EVA=d was dropped (or possibly added).
That's all I think the difference between the two consists of, just a written/understood quantity of one (1).
It is a pretty easy to understand answer to a perceived semi-major problem, though.
Thank you.
Don of Tallahassee
The author of the VMS seems to always have used the shortest possible spelling of any VMS word that got the info across to the reader. That may have been why the use of EVA=d was dropped (or possibly added).
That's all I think the difference between the two consists of, just a written/understood quantity of one (1).
It is a pretty easy to understand answer to a perceived semi-major problem, though.
Thank you.
Don of Tallahassee