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- SOUNDEX
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- The Soundex system provides a simple way of encoding and classifying names by
- the way they are pronounced. This system is used by the National Archives
- and Motor Vehicle Bureaus in some states (although sometimes with modific-
- ations).
-
- Soundex can be thought of as a crude hashing algorithm for names. It has
- been in use about 70 years, since before the adoption of modern information
- handling techniques, but it can still simplify filing procedures if used
- creatively.
-
- To use the program, make certain that SOUNDEX.EXE is in your current
- directory. Type soundex name where "name" is the name to be converted,
- or just type soundex and you will be prompted for a name to convert.
-
- The enclosed executable, SOUNDEX.EXE, and the source code, SOUNDEX.C and
- SOUNDEX.H, are placed in the Public Domain courtesy of the author of same.
- Any lawful use may be made of them. The author accepts no liability for
- damages, incidental or otherwise, caused by use or misuse of the program.
-
- The author does not solicit contributions for the use of this program,
- nevertheless any that find their way to him will be gratefully accepted.
- Comments and/or suggestions [criticisms?] are of course welcome. To pervert
- an old saying, "Don't throw money, applaud!".
-
-
- M\Cooper
- 3425 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
- Grantsville, MD 21536-9801
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- Email: thegrendel@aol.com
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