Philip <none@xxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>
>
> Mark Kent wrote:
>> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>>> ____/ Philip on Thursday 13 November 2008 03:42 : \____
>>>
>>>> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>>>>> Run Your Computer Network without Electricity
>>> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>>>
>>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>>> | Scott Johnson of GNUveau Networks has developed a solar-powered
>>>>> | Internet "hub" system, which runs Ubuntu GNU/Linux. Labeled as
>>>>> | SolarNetOne, Scott builds to order these systems at his home at Daytona
>>>>> | Beach, Florida. The system uses readily available hardware that Scott
>>>>> | modifies to run on 12V -- and to use minimal power than the stock
>>>>> | versions. As these systems use solar power, it's not only load-shedding
>>>>> | proof but also results in huge savings in electricity costs.
>>>>> `----
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>> http://www.enterpriser.in/India/Know_It/Run_Your_Computer_Network_without_Electricity/551-94787-449.html
>>>> Stupid headline. The computer runs with electricity; solar generated
>>>> electricity. You'd think they'd built a 100% optical computer from the
>>>> headlline
>>> Yeah... the second headline from Linux.com was better. That first one is like
>>> saying "a fizzy drink without fat" (well, it probably has carbs).
>>>
>>
>> Interesting, because when I read it, I realised pretty much instantly
>> what it must mean...
>>
>> I'm not sure we get enough sunshine here in sevenoaks to do this all
>> year round, but it could work over the summer.
>>
> Well, I quickly realized what they meant too. My point was, it was a
> stupid headline.
>
> http://www.jokes2go.com/lists/list75.html
>
> "Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures"
> "Stud Tires Out"
"half of all drivers are worse than average"
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