Why $ on variable names?

From: Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 18:28:22 +0000
Subject: Why $ on variable names?
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I've searched, but haven't found the answer -- from a language design point of view, why are there $ on the front of PHP variable names? Thanks, Bruce

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