Re: base 10 number system

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bob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I was just wondering why people tend to use a base 10 number system.  I
> can't help but wonder if it is due to us having ten fingers.  Anyone
> have any insight into this?

No one knows for sure, but it definitely was NOT due to having
ten fingers.

See <http://members.aol.com/rotanasnem/truth/eykw_c02.htm>

> 
> Thanks.