Roy Schestowitz wrote:
> Here's to all you naysayers...
>
> I hope they don't patent this genius idea that /everybody/ would want to
> copy.
>
> MSN coffeemaker gives gadget tech a jolt
>
> ,----[ Quote ]
> | A whole-bean coffeemaker developed by MSN Direct and Melitta
> | gives you a morning weather report without having to turn on
> | a TV or computer.
> `----
>
> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1040_22-6136234.html
>
> Seen this in 3 places already...
>
> What's next? A toilet that flushes to notify the user of new mail in
> Outlook? They already 'innovated' the "stomp to delete SPAM" method...
> because it's more fun to kicking floor while Windows zombies deliver 100
> billion SPAM per day (a conservative, recently-published estimate).
Article also says,
| The coffeemaker, which sells for about $200 on Amazon.com or at the
| Sharper Image, has a display similar to, but not as detailed as, the
| WeatherNow from Oregon Scientific, which also uses the MSN Direct service.
USD 200 or 106 quid is rather pricey for a proprietary coffeemaker. Even
though you mail in the EULA warranty paperwork, you must keep the original
receipt for BSA warranty repairs.
Since you have insufficient quid left to purchase a good grade of coffee,
must buy the inexpensive brand that tastes like SPAM.
OTOH, my open source Proctor Silex distro cost me USD 10 or 5 quid,
available at the local sundry. Now I have money for quality coffee. If I
want news, that's what the PC is for.
See, open source can save you money. :-)
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