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ouroboros
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posted 23 February 2006 11:58 AM      Profile for ouroboros     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
I thought I had a okay understanding of quantum mechanics but this story has scratching my head.
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'lance
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posted 23 February 2006 12:04 PM      Profile for 'lance     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
quote:
"A non-running computer produces fewer errors," says Hosten. That sentiment should have technophobes nodding enthusiastically.

Or at least Microsoft users.


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ouroboros
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posted 23 February 2006 12:37 PM      Profile for ouroboros     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
quote:
Originally posted by 'lance:

Or at least Microsoft users.


I was wondering how long it would take someone to make that comment. 6 minutes, not bad.

[ 23 February 2006: Message edited by: ouroboros ]


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