Path: csiph.com!weretis.net!feeder9.news.weretis.net!i2pn.org!i2pn2.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: D Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.misc Subject: Re: M$ 365 Down, Again Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2025 11:04:25 +0100 Organization: i2pn2 (i2pn.org) Message-ID: <6479ece9-d714-69f9-00a8-f0aa7f30e16c@example.net> References: <2d7ff7c3-5aa6-acff-bf69-8aee193ce9ac@example.net> <38799da0-b66c-ef55-675c-b1b1068c4452@example.net> <12f8009a-b8a0-9f85-ba66-508512e93ab4@example.net> <67a28066@news.ausics.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Injection-Info: i2pn2.org; logging-data="2780097"; mail-complaints-to="usenet@i2pn2.org"; posting-account="w/4CleFT0XZ6XfSuRJzIySLIA6ECskkHxKUAYDZM66M"; X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 4.0.0 In-Reply-To: <67a28066@news.ausics.net> Xref: csiph.com comp.os.linux.misc:65223 On Tue, 5 Feb 2025, Computer Nerd Kev wrote: > D wrote: >> On Mon, 3 Feb 2025, WokieSux282@ud0s4.net wrote: >>> Zeps are technically "better", but the framework >>> is subject to stress and can snap - even if it >>> was upgraded to titanium. Blimps spread the load >>> across the entire envelope and can thus survive >>> sudden wind gusts better. They may kinda fold >>> and shimmy, but don't snap. >>> >>> Hmmmm ... maybe a 'hybrid' is possible now - >>> a blimp, but 'stiffened' a bit with like >>> graphite ribs so it's not SO floppy ? >> >> I heard about an experimental concept that does not use a gas for lift, >> but vacuum! Very fascinating! > > More theoretical than experimental - the materials might be > possible but I don't think anyone can make them yet. This is the truth!