Amhuxa.343
net.misc
utcsrgv!utzoo!decvax!duke!chico!harpo!npois!houxi!ihnss!eagle!mhuxa!presley
Thu Feb 18 21:45:12 1982
daemon etymology
daemon and demon both derive from the Greek daimon.  one of the meanings for
daemon is a guardian spirit.  demon is evil, daemon is not.  See your favorite
dictionary.
       Joe Presley

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