comp.software.testing FAQ
                      and information resource

This is the Frequently Asked Questions list for comp.software.testing.
This FAQ is cross-posted to comp.software-eng.  Please don't hesitate 
to send corrections, additions, and other comments to 
cst-faq@crim.ca.

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This file is Copyright 2001, 2002  by Raymond Rivest.  Danny R. Faught is the
original author.  Permission is granted to distribute this file unedited
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