Comment Re:Am I the only one... (Score 1) 175
As always YMMV, and I really don't care if the whole world does not see things the same way I do, it'd be pretty boring if they did I guess...
As always YMMV, and I really don't care if the whole world does not see things the same way I do, it'd be pretty boring if they did I guess...
I'm a huge fan, but only because it is the best I've seen. Hell, I used to be a huge fan of hotmail - at one time (way, way long time ago) it was the best free email available...
A rocket that can accelerate at 3 or 4G for 8 minutes can get into orbit. However, it cannot outrun a SAM that accelerates at 10-15G.
Pardon me, but I think you are oversimplifying things here by only focusing on one aspect of rocket technology you are familiar with. Don't forget the GP did also say "and travel across the interstellar void" - I think his intention was to imply that the technology involved (as it would have to be) is sufficiently advanced beyond anything we have even come close to employing.
Not to mention the fact that we have quite terrestrial aircraft already that can outsmart and/or maneuver SAMs.
. . . and that's realistic?!
Sure! I did that twice last week myself...
I spend 2-3 hours a day learning new things, no university required. I enjoy it, it's what I do.
If you don't mind me asking, what is it that you do to generate an income? Sounds interesting from that description.
and they go to sleep and then wake up from sleep very quickly.
I finally got around to using the Windows 7 upgrade I bought (on pre-order so it's been a while - it was just too cheap to pass up, but I never figured it would be much of an improvement). My formerly Vista laptop now wakes from sleep, with network connection, just as fast as my girlfriends Mac! (like 2 seconds) I am kicking myself for waiting so long...
You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred. -- Superchicken