rupp@noscvax.UUCP (William L. Rupp) (08/16/85)
I believe that there is a generic name for the # symbol, popularly called the 'pound sign' or 'number sign'. Further, I believe that the name begins with 'octo-' (octopoint?). Extensive consultation with U.C.S.D., San Diego Public Library, the San Diego Union newspaper, my friends and relations have turned up nothing. Is there such a generic term? If so, what is it? Or am I imagining the whole thing? Thanks for whatever help you can give me on this. Bill Rupp