1) " Stylus" -- As it applies to Stylus 300 This article is in need of attention. Please see its listing on Pagesneeding attention and improve it ( http: en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stylus&action=edit ) in any way you seefit. When the issues regarding this page have been resolved, remove this notice and the listing, but please do not remove thisnotice until the article has been fixed. Styli used in writing in the Fourteenth Century. A stylus (plural: styli ) is a writing utensil. Itusually refers to a narrow, elongated staff, similar to a modern ballpointpen. Many styli are slightly curved to be held more easily. Contents 1 Etymology 2 Function 3 Use in Arts 4 Modern use 5 See also Etymology The word was borrowed from Latin stilus, that was taken from an Etruscan word that has its origin in Greek stulos (pillar). Function Styli were used from classical times until the nineteenth century to write on wax tablets ( tabulae ), which were usedfor a variety of purposes, from secretaries' notes to recording accounts. One end of such styli was pointed for writing and theother was flattened into a broad shape for erasing. Use in Arts Styli are used in various arts and crafts still. Example situations: rubbing off dry transfer letters, tracing designs onto a new surface with carbon paper, and hand embossing. Styli are also used to engrave into materials like metal or clay. Modern use Today, the term Sytlus often refers to an input method usually used in PDAs and DigitizingTablets. In this method, a Stylua that secretes no ink touches a touchscreen instead of a finger to avoid getting the natural oil from one's hands on the screen, or produces brushstrokes in acomputer screen, respectively. A Styluw may also be used to scribe a recording into smoked foil or glass. In various instruments this method may...
2) " 300" -- As it applies to Stylus 300 For other uses, see number 300 . Years: 296 297 298 299 - 30 - 301 302 303 304 Decades : 270s 280s 290s - 00 s - 310s 320s 330s Centuries : 2nd century - 3rdcentury - 4th century Events Romano-Celtic temple-mausoleum complex is constructed in Lullingstone,and also in Anderida (approximate date).Magnetic compass for navigation is invented in China (approximate date). Maya civilization established in what is now Belize. Franks penetrate into northern Belgium (approximate date). Split is built. Peter of Alexandria becomes Patriarch of Alexandria. Wootz steel is produced in India (approximate date). Births Asanga, founder of the Yogacara of Mahayana Buddhism. (approximatedate) Hilary of Poitiers (approximate date) Deaths Sporus of Nicaea, Greek mathematician and astronomer(approximate date) 30 ...
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