Mesa
FAQ
Article from Issue 197/2017
Peek below the shiny interface of your machine and you'll probably find Mesa in the engine room.
Q I've decided to do my own Wikipedia research for this FAQ, so I'm way ahead of you. Mesa is the US-English term for a flat-topped mountain with steep sides. The word came to English from the Spanish for table, which is easy to remember as Table Mountain in Cape Town is a perfect example.
A Before you get too carried away, do you see the disambiguation link at the top of the Wikipedia page?
Q Err, yes.
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