In USMA 11056 Gene Mechtly wrote: >On Fri, 16 Feb 2001, James R. Frysinger wrote: > >> Bruce, >> >> I recommend that you do not bring this up! When we get everyone using SI >> units and non-SI units acceptable for use with the SI, then we can worry >> about "mop up" actions. >> >Jim, > In Table 8, hectare is in company with are, bar, barn, >aengstroem (umlaut expanded), etc. > The word "currently" accepted for use with SI implies that >the axe will fall in the future excluding all of these fellow travelers >in Table 8 from acceptable use with SI. > Therefore, I still argue that meter squared is more >universally understood (even in the US) and preferable to hectare. >Gene. I agree with Jim. Joseph B. Reid 17 Glebe Road West Toronto M5P 1C8 Tel. 416 486-6071
