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Title: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Glenn on Jan 03, 2009, 08:31:35
I'm fed up with building my own PC's now, so I have just placed an order for a new IBM http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7443557.stm
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Steve on Jan 03, 2009, 08:46:16
No use to me my desk's not big enough!
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 10:38:26
Be handy for video editing. :)
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Captain K on Jan 03, 2009, 10:54:58
QuoteIt will be installed at a US government laboratory later this year where it will monitor the US nuclear stockpile.

Clearly a task beyond the intellectual capacity of the average yank, therefore a supercomputer is necessary.  :whistle: :dunno:

Monday:

"1 warhead, 2 warheads, 3 warheads, 4 warheads  ........... 22,500 warheads.  Yep, all there."

Tuesday:

"1 warhead, 2 warheads, 3 warheads, 4 warheads  ........... 22,500 warheads.  Yep, all there."

Wednesday...

>:D
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 10:55:49
 ;D

I would have thought Excel could have done the job quite easily, Bruce.  :shake:
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Captain K on Jan 03, 2009, 10:58:41
I've told the US Defense (US spelling  :P) Department that your CV is on its way Rik.  ;D
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 10:59:40
Thanks, Bruce, I'll put you on commission.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Glenn on Jan 03, 2009, 11:01:41
1 free ICBM for every 50000 counted
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 11:03:47
Can you supply the delivery system, Glenn? :)
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Captain K on Jan 03, 2009, 11:04:49
 :hehe: That'll make a splash with the neighbours on bonfire night, although installing the silo might ruin the lawn.  ;D
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 11:07:51
Not if I put it on the drive. :)
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Glenn on Jan 03, 2009, 11:17:01
Quote from: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 11:03:47
Can you supply the delivery system, Glenn? :)

Don't you just light the blue paper and stand back ;D
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 11:21:04
Actually, usually it's Sue that does that - I just provide the fuel.  >:D
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Sebby on Jan 03, 2009, 11:30:25
Quote from: Glenn on Jan 03, 2009, 08:31:35
I'm fed up with building my own PC's now, so I have just placed an order for a new IBM http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7443557.stm

Nice. I'd love one of those at home. >:D
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 11:31:50
You could do away with the gas boiler for a start.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Sebby on Jan 03, 2009, 11:33:44
I think you're right - it must give out a nice warmth. :)
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 03, 2009, 11:34:23
Probably enough for the entire street. :)
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: johnny5 on Jan 08, 2009, 09:34:10
Quote from: Glenn on Jan 03, 2009, 08:31:35
I'm fed up with building my own PC's now, so I have just placed an order for a new IBM http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7443557.stm


Remember what happened with the last one they built. :eek4: ;D ;D ;D

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Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 08, 2009, 09:38:13
No. ;D You'd better tell me.
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: kinmel on Jan 08, 2009, 09:41:22
Quote from: Rik on Jan 08, 2009, 09:38:13
No. ;D You'd better tell me.

Whopper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WOPR)
Title: Re: Just ordered a new computer
Post by: Rik on Jan 08, 2009, 09:47:32
Thanks, Alan, I remember now. :)