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Comment Re:easy (Score 1) 61

Barclay: Computer, begin new program. Create as follows: workstation chair. Now, create a standard alphanumeric console, positioned for the left hand. Now an iconic display console, positioned for the right hand. Tie both consoles into the Enterprise main computer core, utilizing neural-scan interface.
Enterprise Computer: There is no such device on file.
Barclay: No problem. Here's how you build it.

Comment Re:The Emperor Julian (Score 5, Informative) 191

Both of Julian's parents were Christians, and he was a student of the Bible. He essentially rejected Christianity; that is the definition of "apostate". So the term is appropriate. If he had been a secular ruler, rather than politically targeting Christians in an effort to to reverse the religious course of the empire, it might not have been such a sticking point. A just ruler, perhaps-- but apostate.

Christianity was not the only, nor the dominant, religion of the Persian empire. And all but one historian believed that he was killed in battle, not assassinated by a Christian (or Christians). That one historian could be right, but it doesn't justify your confident position. I suspect your grasp on history is colored by your own religious beliefs.

Comment Re:Recycle and bioplastics (Score 1) 98

Indeed. Pennsylvania has a law that prohibits throwing electronics into the trash. While there are places that will take it for free, you have to either scrounge every newspaper, bulletin board, and poorly designed "community" website to find out when these "recycling fairs" are, or you have to pay someone to take it. Staples will also take some things. Either way, YOU have to drive somewhere to get rid of it. Until the ruling class stops imposing the cost of their feel-good activities on the poor and middle class, we're going to have these problems.

Comment Re:Don't treat the computer, fix the space. (Score 1) 253

Well, should have a slab too. And while he's at it, the cool floor issue can be fixed by installing foam insulation before laying the slab, then conditioning the space to keep it above the dewpoint. If ducts are run here (as they should), you can just add a small opening.

Comment Re:PICNIC (Score 1) 253

Have you ever had issues with dust in your house?

How about humidity?

Small animals?

There is 0 chance you'll be successful against these issues. Might as well not have a computer!

We don't know how his crawlspace is designed. If it's designed within the building envelope, with a lined and insulated slab, insulated foundation walls, no vents, and kept at a temperature above the dewpoint, it's just a very short room. If not, then he will have challenges.

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