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    From John Ames@commodorejohn@gmail.com to comp.os.linux.misc on Fri Apr 10 08:38:10 2026
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    Thing I learned: Brian Fox, original implementor of the Bourne-Again
    Shell (and other early GNU utilities,) is the grandson of artist Daniel
    Fox, who created the Monopoly mascot. The more you know...!

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  • From Ben Dover@heya5103@gmail.com to comp.os.linux.misc on Wed Apr 15 21:52:12 2026
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    On Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:38:10 -0700, John Ames wrote:

    Thing I learned: Brian Fox, original implementor of the Bourne-Again
    Shell (and other early GNU utilities,) is the grandson of artist Daniel
    Fox, who created the Monopoly mascot. The more you know...!

    the `$` symbol makes sense now
    also Donal Fox, the composer is Brians brother.
    The more you know!
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