Keeping these electrical NG in scope, and to a civilised discussion.....

[Airy R. Bean]

For years I mused upon the term, "Rheostat".

Then I discovered that it originated in the years before
JJThompson discovered the electron. Nobody knew
what electricity was (not that anybody has seen an electron
today!) and it was assumed to be some form of fluid.

AIUI, the term, "Rheostat" comes from the Greek for
stream "Rheos" and for controller, "Statos". hence
Stream Controller.

Now it seems that we should refer to pieces of hook-up
wire as, "Rheofores"......Stream Guides!

 

[huLLy]

Now it seems that we should refer to pieces of hook-up
wire as, "Rheofores"......Stream Guides!

You should be referring to other isps.. as your account is going to be
closed soon.. God willing.

 

[Mook]

For years I mused upon the term, "Rheostat".

Then I discovered that it originated in the years before

Snip boring drivel...

The _RADIO_HAM_ masquerading as an _ENGINEER_ exposes himself every time he
keys up his mike.

10 10 Good Buddy!