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Subject: Re: [9fans] killing processes
From: Charles Forsyth <forsyth@terzarima.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 17:39:51 +0100
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> And in the early days, it was a lot easier to buy a really fast
> cpu server than it was to buy a really fast terminal.  It's still
> more cost-effective.

indeed, and you can put collections of cpu and file servers in cooling rooms,
keeping a smaller, cooler laptop that you can actually put on your lap
without risking burns or setting fire to your trousers...