discuss: Re: Encouraging Diversity in Linux
Subject:
Re: Encouraging Diversity in Linux
From:
Megan Payne ####@####.####
Date:
8 Dec 2003 19:24:00 -0000
Message-Id: <3FD4CF29.5010208@suitware.com>
Martin WHEELER wrote:
> On Sun, 7 Dec 2003, Rodolfo J. Paiz wrote:
>
>
>>Unfortunately, I'm still trying to understand the 1421 reference. Anyone
>>got a clue-by-four to hit me with?
>
>
> The Christian date system is not the only one in use on this planet.
> Think Islam.
That is not very helpful.
I think the calendar in question starts with year 1 when Muhammad was
kicked out of Mecca. Apparently they go by this calendar in Saudi
Arabia. I think they go by it in Egypt also but since I can't read
Arabic numbers very well I can not be sure on that one.
Megan
