Have a look at the Jargon File (google for an updated version). A foobar-specific link is http://www.catb.org/%7Eesr/jargon/html/F/foobar.html
Adrian Ichim > -----Original Message----- > From: jason corbett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 8:14 PM > To: perl beginners > Subject: Foo (Bar)---I now see the light! (Or that which is > made light of) > > > > > > > jason corbett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As a newbie, I have seen the statement "foo (bar)" mentioned > in books and and even on this site. I haven't yet seen what > this actually mean as I can assume that its just for > examples. If I am wrong please explain in detail what this is about. > > Thanks, > JC > ----------------------------------------- ********************************************************************** PLEASE NOTE: The above email address has recently changed from a previous naming standard -- if this does not match your records, please update them to use this new name in future email addressed to this individual. This message and any attachments are intended for the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not forward, copy, print, use or disclose this communication to others; also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The Timken Company ********************************************************************** -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://learn.perl.org/> <http://learn.perl.org/first-response>
