Just ordered a new computer

Glenn · 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

Steve · Jan 03, 2009, 08:46:16

No use to me my desk's not big enough!

Rik · Jan 03, 2009, 10:38:26

Be handy for video editing.

Captain K · 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.

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...

Rik · Jan 03, 2009, 10:55:49

I would have thought Excel could have done the job quite easily, Bruce.

Captain K · Jan 03, 2009, 10:58:41

I've told the US Defense (US spelling

) Department that your CV is on its way Rik.

Rik · Jan 03, 2009, 10:59:40

Thanks, Bruce, I'll put you on commission.

Glenn · Jan 03, 2009, 11:01:41

1 free ICBM for every 50000 counted

Rik · Jan 03, 2009, 11:03:47

Can you supply the delivery system, Glenn?

Captain K · Jan 03, 2009, 11:04:49

That'll make a splash with the neighbours on bonfire night, although installing the silo might ruin the lawn.

Rik · Jan 03, 2009, 11:07:51

Not if I put it on the drive.

Glenn · 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

Rik · Jan 03, 2009, 11:21:04

Actually, usually it's Sue that does that - I just provide the fuel.

Sebby · 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.

Rik · Jan 03, 2009, 11:31:50

You could do away with the gas boiler for a start.

Sebby · Jan 03, 2009, 11:33:44

I think you're right - it must give out a nice warmth.

Rik · Jan 03, 2009, 11:34:23

Probably enough for the entire street.

johnny5 · 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.

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Rik · Jan 08, 2009, 09:38:13

No.

You'd better tell me.

kinmel · Jan 08, 2009, 09:41:22

Quote from: Rik on Jan 08, 2009, 09:38:13
No. You'd better tell me.

Whopper

Rik · Jan 08, 2009, 09:47:32

Thanks, Alan, I remember now.