In a message dated 11/4/98 11:20:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, jmahone@nmhs.org
writes:

<<  Notice how I give human attributes to the equipment.  My limited
 understanding of computer technology makes me think that it has to be
 either magic or human.
 >>
So, does the intelligence of the instrument have any bearing on whether you
call it a "he" or a "she"?   (  BIG can of worms being opened here.  See what
happens when I read my e-mail with a glass of wine?)