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H. Peter Anvin wrote:

> /usr used to be what is now called /home.  What you're describing above
> is the current usage.

History lessons are valuable for us youngsters ;o)  Can you give us a
brief description of what motivated such a change?  (Just as important,
of course, is whether the original motives have changed or disappeared.)

Thanks!