* Re: [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos.
@ 2008-01-16 15:14 Brian L. Stuart
2008-01-16 19:49 ` Bruce Ellis
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From: Brian L. Stuart @ 2008-01-16 15:14 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs
> i got the call today. apparently i ordered a piano a few years ago.
> i was working with boyd in paris and he found the most amazing
> music stores where i bought many unobtainable scores. and then it
> seems that i bought a piano. the dude was pushing the bechstein,
> i remember that. but i have no idea what's going on with this piano.
Oooo. That's one sweet instrument. I've only gotten
to play one a few times, but it made an impression on
me like no other piano. I sure wouldn't mind getting
a call that one was ready for me---assuming it had
magically already been paid for, that is...
BLS
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* Re: [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos.
2008-01-16 15:14 [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos Brian L. Stuart
@ 2008-01-16 19:49 ` Bruce Ellis
2008-01-17 22:35 ` Richard Miller
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From: Bruce Ellis @ 2008-01-16 19:49 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs
i believe i went for the Bösendorfer. and if it's paid for i didn't do it.
we'll see - i still live in strange and unusual times.
as shaney would say "why can't everyone wake at 3am terribly confused".
brucee
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* Re: [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos.
2008-01-16 19:49 ` Bruce Ellis
@ 2008-01-17 22:35 ` Richard Miller
2008-01-17 22:52 ` Charles Forsyth
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From: Richard Miller @ 2008-01-17 22:35 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: 9fans
> i believe i went for the Bösendorfer.
An excellent choice.
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* Re: [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos.
2008-01-17 22:35 ` Richard Miller
@ 2008-01-17 22:52 ` Charles Forsyth
2008-01-18 12:40 ` Bruce Ellis
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From: Charles Forsyth @ 2008-01-17 22:52 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: 9fans
>> i believe i went for the Bösendorfer.
>
> An excellent choice.
indeed, you could apply the Hawley patches.
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* Re: [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos.
2008-01-17 22:52 ` Charles Forsyth
@ 2008-01-18 12:40 ` Bruce Ellis
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From: Bruce Ellis @ 2008-01-18 12:40 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs
I found the paper (USENIX CS spring 1990), maybe it's on the web.
His Imperial Concert is 9'6" which would tax my living space.
Anyway what would I do with my current piano?
The Bösendorfer controller used a Z80 so I'm sure "9P for the Big B"
would be a fun, if expensive, Gsoc project.
Anyhow - it looks to be an elaborate hoax on the Parisian end.
Yes, I did go to that store and played around. And Boyd was the only
one who knew. But no way did I give out personal details. Then again
some of my friends are very creative pranksters.
I guess I could sell it for profit if it does arrive. They be rare downunder.
Awaiting another call. Missed today's ... cricket.
brucee
On Jan 18, 2008 9:52 AM, Charles Forsyth <forsyth@terzarima.net> wrote:
> >> i believe i went for the Bösendorfer.
> >
> > An excellent choice.
>
> indeed, you could apply the Hawley patches.
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* [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos.
@ 2008-01-16 10:30 Bruce Ellis
2008-01-16 11:20 ` Uriel
2008-01-16 20:25 ` Rob Pike
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From: Bruce Ellis @ 2008-01-16 10:30 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs
i got the call today. apparently i ordered a piano a few years ago.
i was working with boyd in paris and he found the most amazing
music stores where i bought many unobtainable scores. and then it
seems that i bought a piano. the dude was pushing the bechstein,
i remember that. but i have no idea what's going on with this piano.
bless him, and his code.
brucee
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* Re: [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos.
2008-01-16 10:30 Bruce Ellis
@ 2008-01-16 11:20 ` Uriel
2008-01-16 20:25 ` Rob Pike
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From: Uriel @ 2008-01-16 11:20 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs
On Jan 16, 2008 11:30 AM, Bruce Ellis <bruce.ellis@gmail.com> wrote:
> i got the call today. apparently i ordered a piano a few years ago.
> i was working with boyd in paris and he found the most amazing
> music stores where i bought many unobtainable scores. and then it
> seems that i bought a piano. the dude was pushing the bechstein,
> i remember that. but i have no idea what's going on with this piano.
>
> bless him, and his code.
Amen.
Rarely a day goes by that is not brightened somehow by his memory.
We are all truly blessed to have known him and shared so many wonderful things.
uriel
P.S.: I'm awaiting to get a call saying I ordered an MP5...
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* Re: [9fans] off topic:is there one? boyd and pianos.
2008-01-16 10:30 Bruce Ellis
2008-01-16 11:20 ` Uriel
@ 2008-01-16 20:25 ` Rob Pike
2008-01-16 20:33 ` Bruce Ellis
1 sibling, 1 reply; 9+ messages in thread
From: Rob Pike @ 2008-01-16 20:25 UTC (permalink / raw)
To: Fans of the OS Plan 9 from Bell Labs
hey berlioz! leave the gun, take the piano.
-rob
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