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In this paper a very easy proof of the fundamental theorem of finite linear spaces is given.
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Communicated by Prof. Salvatore Rionero.
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Napolitano, V., Olanda, D. A simple new proof of the fundamental theorem for finite linear spaces. Ricerche mat. 63, 41–45 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11587-013-0160-x
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